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Representative Jennifer McClellan dismissed Republican concerns about an urban-rural divide, arguing the new maps would benefit all Virginians.
Republished from CNN, with credit to the original publisher.
10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
This is CNN's own score, and this article is credited to CNN. The host score in the Source Check is Local News 8's.
Republican leaders are mobilizing rural Virginia voters to defeat a redistricting referendum that could grant Democrats a significant House seat advantage. The high-stakes battle has drawn national leadership from both parties and involves millions in partisan advertising.
House Democratic Leader supporting the referendum
Jeffries's version of this story ↗
Speaker of the House leading opposition to the referendum
Johnson's version of this story ↗
US Senator supporting the referendum
Governor of Virginia and referendum supporter
President of the United States
Representative of the rural district in question
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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