Election 2026 Redistricting Virginia

Fairfax County Republican Committee members Harry Lowcock and Esmat Mostafaeithe wait to talk voters outside the Fairfax County Government Center during early voting for the Virginia redistricting referendum Friday, April 3, 2026, in Fairfax, Va.

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Redistricting battle narrows for US House as states seek partisan edge in November elections

Redistricting battle narrows for US House as states seek partisan edge in November elections

The timeline is tightening as states attempt to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of the November midterm elections. Voters in Virginia on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment authorizing new congressional districts that could help Democrats win additional seats. Next up could be Florida, where lawmakers are to start a special session on redistricting next week. Redistricting usually happens once a decade. But President Donald Trump sparked a mid-decade redistricting battle last year while calling on Texas Republicans to redraw their districts for partisan advantage. California Democrats reciprocated, and other states soon followed. The back-and-forth battle now is about even between the parties.