Coverage dated April 21, 2026

Trump alleges Democratic-backed Virginia referendum was 'rigged'

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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday alleged a vote in which Virginia backed a new electoral map that could favor Democrats was "rigged" -- echoing his

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Washington Examiner
Trump calls Virginia redistricting election 'RIGGED' (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 21, 2026
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Trump accused Democrats of rigging the ballot initiative that gave the party an extra four congressional seats in the Old Dominion.
RedState
Trump Blasts Virginia Redistricting Vote As 'Rigged' After Late Ballot Surge Flips Tight Race to Dems (opens RedState)
Published Apr 21, 2026
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Trump condemns Virginia
Digital Journal
Trump alleges Democratic-backed Virginia referendum was 'rigged' (opens Digital Journal)
Published Apr 21, 2026
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday alleged a vote in which Virginia backed a new electoral map that could favor Democrats was "rigged" -- echoing his
Al Jazeera
Trump calls Virginia election ‘rigged’ after redistricting referendum (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 21, 2026
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Trump’s comments came after the Virginia measure passed by a slim margy of 51.4 in favour and 48.5 against.
Washington Examiner
Trump is right. The Virginia redistricting referendum was rigged (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 21, 2026
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President Donald Trump reacted to the Virginia redistricting referendum, calling it “rigged,” in part due to biased language on the ballot.