Virginia Lawmakers Weigh Plan to Redraw Congressional Districts

Virginia lawmakers are gathering in Richmond this week for a session that could reshape the state’s political map before the 2026 midterm elections. The move reflects a broader national scramble over control of the House of Representatives, where the current majority is very narrow.

As reported by The New York Times, the legislature is expected to consider the first step toward a constitutional amendment that would allow redistricting ahead of the next census. Democrats control the General Assembly and are weighing whether to advance a process that could shift as many as three of Virginia’s 11 congressional seats, a move seen as a direct response to Texas’ mid-decade redistricting.