Virginia approves redistricting measure, boosting Democrats' hopes for midterms

Virginia voters have passed a redistricting referendum that redraws the state's congressional map, potentially allowing Democrats to gain up to four additional House seats currently held by Republicans. This measure is part of a nationwide mid-decade redistricting battle initiated after President Trump encouraged conservative states to redraw electoral maps to maintain Republican congressional majorities ahead of the midterm elections. The Virginia ballot measure became the state's most expensive ever, with over $80 million raised by both sides, reflecting its potential impact on control of the narrowly divided House of Representatives.