Worried about the midterms, Republicans mobilize rural Virginia voters against redistricting
Representative Jennifer McClellan dismissed claims of an urban-rural divide, arguing the new maps would benefit all Virginians.
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Representative Jennifer McClellan dismissed claims of an urban-rural divide, arguing the new maps would benefit all Virginians.
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Virginia Republicans are mobilizing rural voters to oppose a redistricting referendum that could grant Democrats 10 of the state's 11 House seats. The battle highlights a massive spending gap and competing claims over gerrymandering and rural representation ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Across the spectrum of coverage, outlets like Local News 8 and KRDO consistently frame Representative Jennifer McClellan as dismissing Republican concerns regarding an urban-rural divide in the new redistricting maps. All far-right sources agree, portraying McClellan as arguing that the new maps will benefit all Virginians, not just urban areas. This cross-spectrum agreement on her stance is notable.
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