Virginia Gerrymandering Gamble Could Backfire on Republicans

Virginia Democrats unveiled an aggressive plan to redraw four GOP-held congressional seats (1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th) to tilt the map in Democrats’ favor for the 2026 midterms. The proposal would require voter approval via a April 21 constitutional amendment and faces legal challenges after a January court setback. Only two of the four targeted seats (Kiggans’ 2nd and Cline’s 6th) would likely remain competitive; the other two would become safely Democratic. If enacted, the map could alter control of the House, but its fate hinges on court rulings and public support amid broader national redistricting dynamics.