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Speaker Mike Johnson rallied Republican opposition to the Virginia measure, warning that its success could lead to Hakeem Jeffries becoming Speaker.
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Virginia voters are deciding on a Democratic-backed redistricting referendum that could significantly shift the state's congressional map to a 10-1 Democratic advantage ahead of the midterm elections.
House Democratic Leader supporting the referendum
Jeffries's version of this story ↗
Virginia Representative
Former Vice President (mentioned as electoral benchmark)
Outlets across the spectrum highlight Speaker Mike Johnson’s active role in campaigning against the Virginia redistricting referendum, framing it as a critical battle for House control. Fox News emphasizes Johnson’s alignment with Donald Trump to stop what they call a "partisan power grab," while center-left outlets like KESQ focus on his use of a potential Hakeem Jeffries speakership as a motivational tool. Following the measure's success, Roll Call and other centrist sources shift focus to the "major blow" dealt to Johnson’s leadership and the resulting internal party pressure.
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