Worried about the midterms, Republicans mobilize rural Virginia voters against redistricting
Leader Hakeem Jeffries campaigned for the referendum, framing the redistricting as a fight against a 'MAGA power grab.'
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Leader Hakeem Jeffries campaigned for the referendum, framing the redistricting as a fight against a 'MAGA power grab.'
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Republicans and Democrats are locked in a high-stakes, multimillion-dollar battle over a Virginia redistricting referendum that could significantly shift the balance of power in the US House.
Representative for Virginia's 4th District
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US Senator from Virginia
Governor of Virginia
Former President of the United States
Representative for Virginia's 6th District
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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