Worried about the midterms, Republicans mobilize rural Virginia voters against redistricting
Hakeem Jeffries campaigned in Richmond, framing the redistricting referendum as a necessary effort to 'stop the MAGA power grab' in Virginia.
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Hakeem Jeffries campaigned in Richmond, framing the redistricting referendum as a necessary effort to 'stop the MAGA power grab' in Virginia.
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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.
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Coverage from far-right outlets consistently frames Hakeem Jeffries's campaign for the Virginia redistricting referendum. Outlets like KRDO and KESQ both report Jeffries characterizing the effort as a necessary measure to stop a 'MAGA power grab.' The uniform far-right lean of all reporting on this event results in a consistent framing of Jeffries's actions.
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