Virginia, Congress and First Step
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The Virginia Senate has passed a proposed constitutional amendment, allowing the state to begin congressional map redistricting before 2026.
The Virginia Senate approved a constitutional amendment on Friday that would allow the redrawing of the state's 11 congressional districts ahead of next year's midterm elections.
An Ohio panel adopted new U.S. House districts on Friday that could boost the GOP’s chances of winning two additional seats in next year’s elections and aid President Donald Trump’s efforts to hold on to a slim congressional majority.
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Virginia NAACP backs Dems’ redistricting push ahead of 2026 midterm elections
The Virginia NAACP is backing redistricting plans to redraw the state’s congressional maps, citing the protection of Black voters’ representation and American democracy.
In the final days before the election, candidates around the country are putting rising electricity bills on center stage — and that’s especially true in Virginia, where voters are on edge about the explosion of data centers and their voracious demand for energy.