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Virginia Democrats set up a referendum to try to flip as many as 4 GOP-held US House seats | CNN Politics

https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/16/politics/virginia-redistricting-democrats-referendumhttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/virginia-lawmakers-pass-redistricting-amendment-voters-approval-rcna254049https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/16/virginia-redistricting-democrats-vote
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Virginia Democrats set up a referendum to try to flip as many as 4 GOP-held US House seats | CNN Politics Open in Cnn.com
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  • The Senate approved the constitutional amendment with a party-line vote, signaling continued partisan dynamics in Virginia redistricting.
  • If approved, Democrats would gain leverage to redraw Virginia's congressional map before the 2026 midterms, potentially altering a battleground state's delegation.
  • The move mirrors a broader national redistricting battle, with several states already adopting maps favorable to one party, and Virginia’s effort adds to that dynamic.

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Virginia lawmakers pass redistricting amendment, sending it to voters for approval

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/virginia-lawmakers-pass-redistricting-amendment-voters-approval-rcna254049Nbcnews.com
Virginia lawmakers pass redistricting amendment, sending it to voters for approval

Virginia to vote on Democrat-favored redistricting after lawmakers advance plan

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/16/virginia-redistricting-democrats-voteTheguardian.com
Virginia to vote on Democrat-favored redistricting after lawmakers advance plan

Virginia lawmakers back redrawing congressional maps, paving way for voter referendum

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/virginia-lawmakers-back-redrawing-congressional-maps-paving-voter-129286307Abcnews.go.com
Virginia lawmakers back redrawing congressional maps, paving way for voter referendum

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