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Virginia redistricting special election

Virginia redistricting special election

Democrats are pushing for the change to respond to aggressive Republican-led redistricting in other states, while the GOP has blasted the move as a blatant power grab.

If passed, the amendment could swing Virginia's congressional delegation from a 6-5 split to a 10-1 Democratic advantage.

President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson held a last-minute tele-rally urging voters to reject the proposal.

Early voting data shows a surge in Republican turnout compared to previous gubernatorial elections, indicating a highly motivated electorate.

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Virginia
State of the United States of America
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Mike Johnson
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
Abigail Spanberger
American politician and former intelligence officer (born 1979)