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Virginia · HJR 4 · Election: 2026-04

Constitutional Amendment to Allow Mid-Decade Congressional Redistricting

Plain-English Summary

This proposed constitutional amendment would create a temporary exception allowing the Virginia General Assembly to redraw congressional districts outside the standard 10-year cycle. This authority would be limited to congressional districts, not state legislative lines, and would expire in 2030. Lawmakers could act if another state redraws its congressional map mid-decade for reasons other than a court order.

What each outcome does

IF YES PASSES

If this amendment passes, the General Assembly would gain limited, temporary authority to redraw Virginia's congressional districts under specific circumstances, such as if another state redraws its congressional map mid-decade.

IF NO PASSES

If this amendment fails, the General Assembly would not gain the limited, temporary authority to redraw congressional districts outside the standard decennial cycle, maintaining the current redistricting process.

Who is funding each side

YES SIDE
Sponsor: Virginia House Democrats
Reported funding: Not yet reported
NO SIDE
Sponsor: Virginia House Republicans
Reported funding: Not yet reported

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