Congressional Redistricting Amendment
Due to ongoing litigation, there may be changes in the outcome of this election.
BALLOT LANGUAGE
WHAT IT MEANS
Yes
No
ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST
Yes
“Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy — and right now, they’re under threat.
Across the country, Trump and MAGA-controlled legislatures are taking unprecedented steps to redraw congressional maps — without voter approval — to rig upcoming elections. As states like Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, and soon Florida move forward, Virginians face the real risk of having our voices diminished in Washington.
This amendment gives Virginians the power to act — before it’s too late.” - Virginians for Fair Elections
“The mid-decade gerrymandering crisis, which Donald Trump and Republicans launched in Texas and continued in North Carolina and Missouri, is now being proposed in Florida—and Virginia is standing up for the American people and responding decisively against this attempt to rig the 2026 midterms. The proposed Virginia map increases the number of competitive districts from the current map, and Virginia voters will have a say at the ballot box on the new map—a stark contrast to brazen mid-decade gerrymanders in Republican states.” - John Bisognano, President, National Democratic Redistricting Committee
“As early voting begins tomorrow on Virginia’s redistricting amendment, voters should know that Virginia’s approach is different. It is temporary, directly responsive to what other states decide to do, and — most importantly, it preserves Virginia’s bipartisan redistricting process for the future. I still backed the voter-approved redistricting commission created in 2020 and the current proposal reflects changing national political dynamics. That support has not changed. What has changed is what we’re seeing in states across the country — and a president who says he is ‘entitled’ to more Republican seats before this year’s midterm elections. Virginians have the opportunity to take action in response to this extraordinary moment in history.” - Abigail Spanberger, Governor of Virginia
“Donald Trump’s decision to prioritize redrawing voting maps across the country instead of focusing on lowering costs for families has created extraordinary circumstances for states like Virginia. There is now a temporary proposal aimed at preserving a fair playing field and protecting Virginia voters. While some states are moving ahead through partisan deals behind closed doors, Virginia is following its constitutional process and allowing voters to render the final judgment.” - Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, U.S. Senators
“Restore fairness to our elections and stop Trump's attempt to rig the maps for the upcoming midterms.
Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of democracy. With other states stacking the deck to rig the midterm elections, Virginia must act now to restore fairness and protect the representation for all Virginians and Americans.
Virginia’s bipartisan redistricting process is not going away; it will resume as normal immediately after the 2030 census. This is a one-time, emergency exception designed specifically for the current moment.” - Democratic Party of Virginia
No
“Virginians came together to pass bipartisan redistricting reform – a process that took the power to draw maps out of politicians’ hands. Now, politicians in Richmond want to undo that progress.
Voters overwhelmingly chose fairness and transparency because we were tired of politicians gaming the system. Repealing the bipartisan commission would take us back to the days of rigged maps, closed-door deals, and districts drawn for political gain.
If the nonpartisan redistricting process were to end it would: destroy trust in fair elections, eliminate the nonpartisan redistricting commission, and give power back to party insiders.” - Virginians for Fair Maps
“In 2020, Virginia made history. Over 2.7 million Virginians—65.7% of voters—approved a constitutional amendment to take redistricting out of politicians' hands and end gerrymandering once and for all.
The system worked. The Virginia Supreme Court appointed independent special masters who drew maps that earned an "A" grade from the Princeton Gerrymandering Project—one of the fairest congressional maps in America.
Politicians want to reverse the 2020 reforms and hand redistricting power back to themselves. The new amendment would let politicians redraw maps whenever they see political advantage.” - No Gerrymandering Virginia
In 2020, 66% of Virginians voted to end partisan gerrymandering. We must protect this bipartisan victory from those trying to draw a 10-1 partisan map.
The proposed constitutional amendment would fundamentally change how Virginia draws its legislative and congressional district lines. While proponents claim it promotes fairness, the details reveal significant flaws that could undermine true election integrity.
The amendment's vague language allows for interpretation that could favor one party over another. It doesn't guarantee fair representation and could actually make gerrymandering easier to hide behind a facade of 'bipartisanship.'” - Virginia Fair Elections
“Virginia currently has one of the most balanced congressional delegations in the country. In the 2024 elections, Democrats received 51.4% of the statewide congressional vote while Republicans received about 47.6%. The current congressional delegation reflects that closely, with a 6-to-5 Democratic majority.
This is how it should be, because just six years ago in 2020, 66 percent of voters approved a constitutional amendment establishing an independent redistricting commission to remove partisan map-drawing from politicians’ hands.” - Stop the Gerrymander
“Virginia Democrats are attempting to rewrite the rules in the middle of the game to entrench themselves in power. They are dishonestly and deceptively claiming that their scheme is about “fairness,” when in reality it is specifically designed to disenfranchise nearly every Virginian who voted for President Trump. Their overarching goal is to make Virginia Republicans irrelevant.
Their amendment will rig our congressional maps, override the will of the two-thirds of Virginia voters who demanded fair redistricting in 2020, and cement one-party control in Washington. They want to give themselves control over 91% of our congressional seats with just 50% of the vote." - Jeff Ryer, Chairman, Republican Party of Virginia
ENDORSEMENTS
Yes
Barack Obama (Liberal)
Hakeem Jeffries (Liberal)
Mark Warner (Liberal)
Tim Kaine (Liberal)
Eric Holder (Liberal)
No
Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (Conservative)
Jim Gilmore (Conservative)
Bill DeSteph (Conservative)
Ben Cline (Conservative)
Rob Wittman (Conservative)
FINANCIAL BACKING
The following information provides insight into the money being spent to pass or defeat the ballot measure.
Yes
VIRGINIA USE OF LEGISLATIVE CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING MAP AMENDMENT (2026)
The question is on the ballot in Virginia as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on April 21, 2026. As of March 24, 2026, the committees formed to support the Virginia Use of Legislative Congressional Redistricting Map Amendment (2026) are:
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE
Selected contributions to "National Democratic Redistricting Committee" include:
- National Democratic Redistricting Committee
Selected contributions to "Virginians for Fair Elections" include:
- House Majority Forward
- The Fairness Project
- Fund for Policy Reform Inc.
- Global Impact Social Welfare Fund
- American Opportunity Action
- Democratic Party of Virginia
- League of Conservation Voters Inc.
- Common Ground PAC
- Virginia League of Conservation Voters PAC
- National Democratic Redistricting Committee - VA
No
VIRGINIA USE OF LEGISLATIVE CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING MAP AMENDMENT (2026)
The question is on the ballot in Virginia as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on April 21, 2026. As of March 24, 2026, the committees formed to oppose the Virginia Use of Legislative Congressional Redistricting Map Amendment (2026) are:
Selected contributions to: "Virginians for Fair Maps" include:
- Virginians for Fair Maps
- American Potential
- National Shooting Sports Foundation
OTHER INFORMATION
Yes
No
