Virginia approves new congressional maps giving Democrats edge in 2026 midterms

How the redistricting process unfolded in Virginia

Virginia’s redistricting commission approved new congressional district maps on April 20, 2026, giving Democrats a competitive edge in the upcoming November midterm elections. The approval came after months of legal challenges and public hearings over the state’s redistricting process, which had been deadlocked since the 2020 census data release. Historically, the party of the current … Read more