Worried about the midterms, Republicans mobilize rural Virginia voters against redistricting
Representative Jennifer McClellan dismissed claims that the maps create an unfair urban-rural divide, arguing Democrats are fighting for all Virginians.

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Representative Jennifer McClellan dismissed claims that the maps create an unfair urban-rural divide, arguing Democrats are fighting for all Virginians.

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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Republicans are mobilizing rural Virginia voters to defeat a Democratic-backed redistricting referendum that could shift control of the U.S. House. The battle features high-stakes rallies and a massive spending gap ahead of a critical vote.
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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