Why Vote YES on Redistricting?
We're leveling the playing field.
If you were on a sports team and your opponent decided to break the rules and put 5 more players on the court, would you stand by and let them play with 10 players on the court?
NO, you would put in 5 more of your own players. You wouldn’t sit on the sidelines and surrender.
☆ It's Temporary
☆ It's in Response to Gerrymandering by Republicans
☆ Endorsed by Abigail Spanberger and Barack Obama
Donald Trump is rigging the upcoming midterm elections to lock in his power— demanding that Red states redistrict to ensure more Republican seats in Congress.
Working families are facing economic strain, losing access to health care, and other services. Our communities are being terrorized by ICE.
Virginia is fighting back.
Governor Spanberger and the General Assembly placed our redistricting amendment on the ballot to protect Virginia voters and the country.
The 2026 congressional election may be the only meaningful check on the MAGA agenda.
Reading & Viewing
NEW ★ Trump is trying to tilt the House before voters ever cast a ballot. Virginia must respond, VA Congressional Delegation Response. "When the balance of power in Washington is manipulated before a single ballot is cast to benefit this president, doing nothing is not neutrality. It is surrendering the voice of Virginians to decisions made elsewhere."
NEW ★ Flip the House Toolkit
Contents: Trump's Economic Plan, How to hold Republicans accountable, Who are the villains, The most insidious shit, Where the Trump tax cuts go, and more.
★ 5 Points, Bridge2Blue team
Summary Why VoteYES:
1) Levels the playing field, 2) Pushes Back, 3) Voters have the Power, 4) Response to Republican Rigging, 5) Is a Temporary Measure.
VIDEO ★ Fight Fire with Fire, Finale Norton.
Excellent explanation WHY we support redistricting! Share!
★ Nobody Voted for This: Trump's Broken Promises, Todd T.
Summary: Trump's impulsive decrees & decisions have disastrous consequences for all of us, our economy, rule of law, and our democracy.
What Can YOU Do?
Donate [Center for Common Ground]
Phonebank [Center for Common Ground]
Write postcards [Postcards4VA.com]
Canvass [Virginians for Fair Elections]
Phonebank [Virginians for Fair Elections]
The MAP +
Legal Challenge +
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]
Ballot Language +
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.
NEWS +
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]
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