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Virginia voters approve a constitutional amendment to determine congressional maps for the midterm elections

Source: Ballotpedia News April 22, 2026 at 11:26 PM (8 hours ago) Virginia House

Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment on April 21 that will allow the Virginia General Assembly to implement new congressional maps for the midterm elections. This amendment represents a significant shift in how the state will handle redistricting, potentially affecting House race dynamics in Virginia.

Key Points

  • Constitutional amendment grants Virginia General Assembly authority over congressional redistricting rather than relying on previous methods
  • Amendment was approved by Virginia voters on April 21, 2026
  • Changes will impact congressional maps used in midterm elections