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Virginia votes on new congressional map with control of House at stake

Virginia voters will decide on April 21, 2026 whether to adopt new congressional maps backed by Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger; if approved, the maps could shift the state's delegation from six Democrats and five Republicans to all but one Democratic seat, aiding Democrats' bid for House control while countering former President Donald Trump's redistricting efforts to preserve Republican power. The vote is part of a broader national partisan redistricting battle, with heavy spending on both sides, ongoing legal challenges including a Republican lawsuit against Fairfax County's voter ID rules, and implications for other states like Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis has called a special session to consider map changes.