Here are the results for Virginia's 2026 redistricting ballot measure

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by NPR Staff
April 21, 2026
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Virginia is holding a special election on a redistricting ballot measure.

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This measure could alter how electoral districts are drawn in Virginia, potentially affecting citizens' representation and voting power.

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Virginia voters participated in a special election to decide on a 2026 redistricting ballot measure. This measure concerns how the state's electoral districts will be drawn, impacting political representation for years to come. The outcome of this vote will directly influence the composition of Virginia's congressional and state legislative districts. Live election results are being tracked to determine the public's decision on this critical issue.

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Live election results are being provided for Virginia's special election on redistricting.

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