Worried about the midterms, Republicans mobilize rural Virginia voters against redistricting
The redistricting battle in Virginia was linked to efforts initiated by Donald Trump in Texas to flip Republican-held seats.
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The redistricting battle in Virginia was linked to efforts initiated by Donald Trump in Texas to flip Republican-held seats.
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Republicans are mobilizing rural Virginia voters against a Democratic-led redistricting referendum that could flip the state's House delegation. High-profile leaders like Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries are campaigning heavily as spending nears $65 million ahead of a critical vote.
U.S. Representative whose district is being targeted
Cline's version of this story ↗House Democratic Leader supporting the referendum
Jeffries's version of this story ↗U.S. Representative defending the new maps
McClellan's version of this story ↗U.S. Senator
Governor of Virginia
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