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The Awful Virginia Redistricting Referendum

The referendum language gave voters no indication of what they were voting for

Reason

Conservatives on Reddit Seethe Over Virginia Redistricting Vote, Accusing the State of Being a 'Power Grab'

Virginia's temporary redistricting plan, approved by voters, has sparked outrage among conservatives, who view it as 'power grab,' despite assurances of its temporary nature.

International Business Times UK

Hakeem Jeffries Warns Florida GOP on Redistricting, Targets Eight House Republicans by Name and Promises: "Maximum warfare, everywhere, all the time"

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued a blunt warning after a major Democratic redistricting victory in Virginia, signaling that Florida could be next in a growing, coast-to-coast war over congressional maps.

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Virginia's Redistricting Win Changed 2026 Midterms, Trump Warns of Disaster if Democrats Take the House

Virginia's redistricting measure, part of a broader national trend, could significantly impact the 2026 US midterms by potentially increasing Democratic control in the House of Representatives.

International Business Times UK

First Thing: Trump announces extension of Iran ceasefire until ‘discussion concluded’

U-turn comes after Trump said the US military was ‘raring to go’. Plus, Virginia voters pass new congressional maps in blow to president

The Guardian - UK

Virginia voters leave Donald Trump humiliated after voting yes to redistricting that benefits Dems

Republicans tried to play dirty, so Dems gave them a dose of their own medicine.

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Pentagon announces US navy secretary is leaving ‘effective immediately’ and replaced with deputy – as it happened

Amid Iran blockade, John C Phelan has been immediately replaced with undersecretary Hung Cao, says Pentagon on social media with no explanation

The Guardian - US

Map quest: Virginia vote leaves Trump seeing red – and blue

Virginia voters approved a referendum granting the Democratic-controlled legislature power to redraw congressional maps, potentially shifting the state's representation from a 6-5 Democratic edge to a 10-1 dominance. This redistricting battle, ignited by Republican efforts in Texas and countered by Democrats in California, could significantly impact the upcoming U.S. House…

The Times of India

Dems' Virginia gamble pays off in redistricting wars

Four GOP incumbents in Congress now face the prospect of running in districts designed to retire them.

Axios

Democrats celebrate as Virginia voters approve new congressional maps that could flip House seats in their favor – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Virginia approves redistricting plan that could help Democrats gain four more House seats

This redistricting referendum also marks a setback for President Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Virginia voters approve new congressional maps in blow to Trump

Result could help Democrats win four extra US House seats in tit-for-tat redistricting battle begun by Texas

The Guardian - US

Virginia voters approve new Democrat-drawn congressional map

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment to redraw the commonwealth’s congressional map, giving Democrats an opportunity to pick up as many as four additional House seats in this fall’s midterm elections. The pro-redistricting “yes” side was leading with just over 50 percent of the vote when The Associated…

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Virginia votes on new congressional map with control of House at stake

Backed by Abigail Spanberger, the measure could boost Democrats and counter Donald Trump’s redistricting push

Roll Call

At the Races: Virginia is for voters

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for election day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire…

The Independent UK

Deadly domestic violence cases stir calls for more prevention resources for Black communities

Two deadly cases of domestic violence — one in Louisiana and the other in Virginia targeting Black mothers — have sparked a national conversation about domestic violence prevention and mental health care resources available to Black communities

The Independent UK

Trial begins for Afghan charged in deadly Kabul airport bombing as defense says US ‘got the wrong man’

Trial is underway in Virginia for an alleged Isis militant charged in a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the American military’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021

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The Independent UK

Skydiver crashes into scoreboard at college football spring game

A skydiver trailing a giant US flag crashed into an electronic scoreboard during a college football spring game in Blacksburg, Virginia, on Saturday (18 April).

The Independent UK

Sen. Mark Warner announces death of 36-year-old daughter: ‘heartbroken beyond words’

Virginia Sen. Mark Warner and his wife, Lisa Collis, announced on Monday the death of their 36-year-old daughter. Madison Warner died after a “decades-long” battle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues, the family said. “We are heartbroken beyond words by the passing of our beloved daughter, Madison, 36, after…

The Conversation

Intimate partner homicide has clear warning signs – and is often preventable, research shows

Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax was an accomplished dentist and a loving mom to two teenage children. On April 16, 2026, she was killed by her estranged husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, who then killed himself, according to news reports. This apparent intimate partner murder-suicide has garnered widespread media…

The Guardian - US

Elaine Luria, January 6 panel member seeking political comeback, says ‘the wind is on our back’ as Democrats try to flip House

Luria, who lost her seat to a Republican after standing up to Trump, has secured key endorsements in Virginia race

The Guardian - US

Virginia could swing again: voters to decide whether to redistrict in favor of Democrats

Purple state that recently elected Democratic governor will now choose whether to replace existing voting maps

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5 Reasons Virginia Car Taxes Are Rising Under 2026 Personal Property Appraisal Changes

If your latest car tax bill in Virginia feels higher than expected, you’re not imagining it. Across the state, many drivers are seeing increases tied...

The Independent UK

Virginia’s ex-Lt Gov who killed himself and wife in murder-suicide was obsessed with clearing his name for years, friends say

Justin Fairfax ‘never recovered’ from the damage to his reputation following two separate allegations of sexual assault in 2019, friends said

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