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Virginia House Democrats advance four constitutional amendments on opening day of 2026 session

Most contentious proposal would allow for a mid-decade redraw of congressional districts; measures now headed to the Senate

,   and  Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury ,   and  Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
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Members of the Virginia House of Delegates meet at the Capitol in Richmond on the opening day of the 2026 General Assembly session, where Democrats advanced four proposed constitutional amendments addressing abortion rights, voting rights, marriage equality and congressional redistricting. (Photo by Markus Schmidt/Virginia Mercury)

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