New Virginia Democrat Gov. Abigail Spanberger Signs Radical Redistricting Referendum to Flip House Map from 6D–5R to 10D–1R Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation to put a congressional redistricting referendum before voters, potentially changing the state’s U.S. House delegation from 6 Democrats and 5 Republicans to 10 Democrats and 1 Republican. This move bypasses a prior court ruling that found the Democrats’ initial redistricting process unconstitutional. The proposed changes would allow the General Assembly to redraw districts mid-decade if approved by voters.

• Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation for a congressional redistricting referendum.
• The referendum could change Virginia’s U.S. House delegation from 6D-5R to 10D-1R.
• A judge previously ruled the Democrats’ redistricting scheme unconstitutional.
• The new legislation allows voters to decide on the redistricting plan.
• If approved, the General Assembly could redraw congressional districts mid-decade.
• The current map has 6 Democrats and 5 Republicans; the proposed map projects 10 Democrats and 1 Republican.
• Political analysts suggest the map would make Southwest Virginia’s 9th District the only safe Republican seat.