Worried about the midterms, Republicans mobilize rural Virginia voters against redistricting
Leader Hakeem Jeffries characterized the redistricting effort as a necessary move to counter what he termed a 'MAGA power grab.'
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Leader Hakeem Jeffries characterized the redistricting effort as a necessary move to counter what he termed a 'MAGA power grab.'
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Republicans in Virginia are mobilizing rural voters to oppose redistricting efforts ahead of the 2026 midterms, aiming to protect their electoral prospects.
US Senator from Virginia
Governor of Virginia
Former President
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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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