Virginia Democrats Launch Public Campaign as Redistricting Amendment Advances

A proposed constitutional change would let lawmakers redraw congressional lines mid-decade under limited conditions and backers are urging a ‘yes’ vote.

The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Aug. 13, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

Virginia Democrats and allied supporters have begun a public campaign urging voters to back a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the General Assembly, under limited conditions, to redraw Virginia’s congressional map outside the normal census cycle.

The ballot push comes as House Joint Resolution 4 moves through the 2026 regular session as Democrats retook control of the state legislature this week and will retake the governorship on Saturday upon the swearing in of Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger.