Mar. 5, 2026
Obama Backs Virginia Democrats' Redistricting Plan
Former president promotes Democratic effort to redraw congressional lines ahead of midterm elections.
Mar. 5, 2026
Virginia Court Allows Referendum on Democrat-Led Redistricting
Referendum could flip 4 US House seats in Virginia
Mar. 5, 2026
Obama Backs Virginia Democrats' Redistricting Plan as It Heads to Voters
Former president promotes effort to redraw congressional lines ahead of midterm elections
Mar. 1, 2026
Virginia Democrats pass new congressional map
Redistricting plan aims to flip 4 US House seats, but faces hurdles
Mar. 1, 2026
Virginia Judge Blocks Democrats' Redistricting Referendum
Ruling is a setback for party's effort to gain 4 more U.S. House seats in national redistricting battle.
Feb. 27, 2026
Virginia judge temporarily blocks Democrats' redistricting work
Ruling is another setback for party's bid to flip 4 congressional seats
Feb. 27, 2026
Virginia judge blocks Democrats' redistricting referendum
Ruling hands setback to party's efforts to flip 4 congressional seats
Feb. 26, 2026
Virginia judge temporarily blocks Democrats' redistricting work on bid to flip 4 congressional seats
It's the second time Judge Jack Hurley Jr. ruled against Democrats' redistricting agenda.
Feb. 24, 2026
Virginia Primary Election Date Changed to August 4, 2026
State officials confirm no primary elections will be held on the previously scheduled date of June 16.
Feb. 22, 2026
Virginia Governor Signs Bill for New Congressional Maps
The proposed redistricting plan could give Democrats more seats in Congress.
Feb. 21, 2026
Virginia Governor Signs Bill with Redistricting Maps Favoring Democrats
New maps could give Democrats four additional House seats if voters approve referendum
Feb. 21, 2026
Virginia Lawmaker Who Helped Redraw Congressional Maps Now Seeks New Seat
Dan Helmer, a Democratic state delegate, played a key role in the state's redistricting process and is now running for one of the newly drawn Democratic-leaning districts.
Feb. 13, 2026
Virginia Voters to Decide on Redistricting Plan as Court Considers Appeal
The state's Supreme Court has allowed a referendum on the redistricting plan to move forward, even as a lower court ruling against it is appealed.
Feb. 9, 2026
Virginia Democrats Unveil Proposed U.S. House Map Despite Court Ruling
The proposed map aims to give Democrats four more seats, but its use in the midterm elections is uncertain due to an ongoing legal challenge.
