The proposed map was drawn to potentially increase Dem Congressional seats in Virginia from 6 to 10.

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The Republican National Committee (RNC) filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent Virginians from voting on the redistricting constitutional amendment.

Timeline

Mar. 3, 2026: Lynchburg Court Dismisses Latest GOP Attempt to Block April 21 Vote. ‘Republicans have tried again and again to stop Virginians from having their say — and again, that effort has failed.’
➜Read article [Blue Virginia]

Feb. 20, 2026: Virginia filed an appeal in the state supreme court and requested a stay of the circuit court order.

Feb. 19, 2026: A hearing was held and the court granted the RNC's temporary restraining order, halting preparation for the April 21 referendum.

Feb. 18, 2026: Complaint filed.

➔Read more [Democracy Docket]

Proposed Constitutional Amendment

Question: Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to allow the General Assembly to temporarily adopt new congressional districts to restore fairness in the upcoming elections, while ensuring Virginia’s standard redistricting process resumes for all future redistricting after the 2030 census?

NOTE (not on the ballot):
A "yes" vote supports allowing the state legislature to conduct congressional redistricting between January 1, 2025, and October 31, 2030.

A "no" vote opposes allowing the state legislature to conduct congressional redistricting between January 1, 2025, and October 31, 2030.

>MAR 2. A court ruled that the election can still take place and legal battles will be resolved after the election. Read more [Democracy Docket]

FEB 19. A Virginia judge ruled the amendment to be unlawful on other grounds.

FEB 13. Supreme Court of Virginia greenlights redistricting referendum.
➜Read more [Virginia Mercury]

FEB 6. Governor Spanberger signed enabling legislation for the redistricting amendment.

FEB 4. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that California can use their new Democrat-friendly congressional map.

FEB 4. The Court of Appeals of Virginia forwarded the Tazewell redistricting case to the Virginia Supreme Court. The appeals court wrote that this case is of “such imperative public importance” that it requires a "prompt decision." (from Virginia Political Newsletter at 1:45pm)

JAN 29. Polls Looking Good for YES on Redistricting. A poll released today shows "YES" ahead by 51% to 43%: While there are still some confusions to be clarified for both Republicans (who support "yes") and Democrats (who don't support "yes"), but the bottom line seems to be Trump's rapidly growing unpopularity is the KEY to BOOSTING the "YES" Vote.
➜ See the poll [Cardinal News]