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Virginia Senate Democrats advance mid-decade redistricting amendment

Party-line vote advances plan to redraw congressional maps, setting stage for April referendum, pending approval by Gov. Abigail Spanberger

, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

January 19, 2026 . 3:00 PM

4 min read

Members of the Virginia Senate debate a package of constitutional amendments Friday in the Senate chamber at the Capitol in Richmond, including a controversial proposal that would allow lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional districts. (Photo by Shannon Heckt/Virginia Mercury)

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