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The Virginia Redistricting Referendum has been approved, according to the Associated Press.
This will likely shift four Republican-held US House seats to Democratic control, after the 2026 Midterm elections.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/us/elections/results-virginia-redistricting.html
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In the Virginia Congressional Redistricting Referendum,
With more than 95% of votes counted,
Yes: 51.3%
No: 48.7%
"Yes" leads by 0.6%.
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Democrats won this election, but by a much narrower margin than Kamala Harris's victory in 2024 or Abigail Spanberger's victory in 2025.
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Virginia, 2024 Presidential: Kamala Harris, D+5.8
Virginia, 2025 Gubernatorial: Abigail Spanberger, D+15.4
Virginia, 2026 Redistricting Referendum: Yes (supported by Dems) leads by 0.6%
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In the Virginia Redistricting Referendum, "Yes" now currently leads by 3%.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/us/elections/results-virginia-redistricting.html
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The Cook Political Report has adjusted its ratings for US House districts in Virginia after voters approved Congressional Redistricting in the state.
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