What is the current distribution of U.S. House seats in Virginia between Democrats and Republicans?

Democrats currently hold six of Virginia's 11 U.S. House seats, while Republicans hold five.

What are the next steps for the constitutional amendment after its passage in the General Assembly?

The amendment requires voter approval in a referendum likely in late April or early May; if approved, the General Assembly will draw new congressional maps.[1]

What kind of new maps are Democrats proposing?

Democrats have indicated they aim to create a map with 10 Democratic districts and only 1 Republican district out of Virginia's 11.

How have Republicans reacted to this amendment?

Republicans call it a partisan power grab, promise legal challenges, and accuse Democrats of reneging on a prior voter-approved bipartisan commission.[2]

When will proposed maps be available for voters to see?

Democrats plan to release mock-up maps or proposed maps by the end of this month, before the referendum.

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Virginia Democrats Push Constitutional Amendment to Redraw U.S. House Maps Ahead of Midterms

Virginia Democrats passed constitutional amendment to let the legislature redraw U.S. House districts through 2030; voters will decide in a spring referendum ahead of midterms.

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What: The Democrat-controlled Virginia General Assembly approved a constitutional amendment to bypass the bipartisan commission and allow legislative redistricting of congressional maps through the 2030 census.

When and process: The House and Senate passed the measure this month; state law requires voter approval in two sessions before a spring referendum ahead of June primaries.

Political stakes: Democrats hold six of 11 U.S. House seats in Virginia and aim to gain three to four seats to flip or strengthen control of the chamber.

Reactions: The DCCC praised the move as restoring fairness; Republicans and the RNC called it a partisan power grab and promise legal challenges and campaign mobilization.

Next steps and local developments: Proposed maps expected later this month; Virginians for Fair Elections will campaign for approval; separate governance changes at University of Virginia signal broader political shifts.

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Center-leaning sources frame the redistricting fight as a tit-for-tat partisan battle, emphasizing retaliation and potential seat counts. Editorial choices — labels like "left-leaning Senate" and phrases such as "dogfight" and "pave the way," plus emphasis on projected Democratic gains — amplify conflict; heated rhetoric (e.g., Jeffries' quote) appears as source content.

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: Democrats currently hold six of Virginia's 11 U.S. House seats, while Republicans hold five.
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Virginia Scope
: The amendment requires voter approval in a referendum likely in late April or early May; if approved, the General Assembly will draw new congressional maps.[1]
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Politico
: Democrats have indicated they aim to create a map with 10 Democratic districts and only 1 Republican district out of Virginia's 11.
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Virginia Scope
: Republicans call it a partisan power grab, promise legal challenges, and accuse Democrats of reneging on a prior voter-approved bipartisan commission.[2]
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Politico
: Democrats plan to release mock-up maps or proposed maps by the end of this month, before the referendum.
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Virginia Scope

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