The proposal would allow the General Assembly to temporarily redraw congressional districts, a move Democrats argue is needed to counter Republican-led redistricting efforts in other states. If enacted, the plan could shift Virginia’s current 6-5 Democratic House majority into a map that favors Democrats in as many as 10 of the state’s 11 districts.
Polling shows the “Yes” side with a narrow edge and a significant fundraising advantage, but early voting trends suggest a more competitive race. Turnout has been stronger in Republican-leaning rural and exurban regions, while Democratic strongholds in Northern Virginia and urban areas have lagged, creating an electorate that appears older and less urban than usual.
Saturday marked the final day of early voting. According to the Virginia Public Access Project, 1,358,628 early ballots had been cast, compared to 1,485,413 at the same point in the 2025 general election. The early vote is also running roughly 3 percentage
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