Coverage dated February 12, 2026

Virginia voters to weigh in on redistricting

Headline from FOX 5 DC

Virginia’s redistricting election is moving ahead after the Virginia Supreme Court said Friday that a statewide referendum can be held April 21 on whether to authorize mid-decade redistricting, and the court will decide sometime later whether the plan is legal.

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  1. Bangor Daily News

    Virginia redistricting election will go forward while court considers appeal (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    Virginia voters will get to cast ballots on a congressional redistricting plan benefiting Democrats while a court battle plays out over the legality of

  2. NBC News

    Virginia Supreme Court allows redistricting special election to move forward (opens NBC News)

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    The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday allowed a referendum that could pave the way for a new congressional map that heavily favors Democrats to appear on the ballot this spring

  3. Washington Examiner

    Virginia Supreme Court gives go-ahead for redistricting referendum (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The ruling is a major win for state Democrats, who have been pushing to redraw the map to net Virginia four new blue U.S. House seats.

  4. NPR

    Virginia court allows Democrats' redistricting vote in their plan to counter to Trump (opens NPR)

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    The ruling allows an April election where voters can let the legislature draw a new congressional map. It could help Democrats win more House seats. Republicans might still fight it in court.

  5. FOX 5 DC

    Virginia voters to weigh in on redistricting (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Virginia’s redistricting election is moving ahead after the Virginia Supreme Court said Friday that a statewide referendum can be held April 21 on whether to authorize mid-decade redistricting, and the court will decide sometime later whether the plan is legal.

  6. RedState

    Virginia Supreme Court Hands Dems Huge Win, Allows Outrageous Gerrymander to Move Forward (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Virginia Supreme Court allows controversial gerrymandering referendum to proceed on April 21, favoring Democrats.

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