Poll: Virginians back tighter gun laws, favor current redistricting system

By: Markus Schmidt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: February 23, 2026

Words: 771

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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A new statewide poll shows most Virginians support stricter gun laws and favor keeping the commonwealth’s current redistricting system, even as many question whether tougher firearms restrictions would make them safer and express deep dissatisfaction with the direction of the country.

The poll, conducted by the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College as the 2026 General Assembly session reached its midpoint last week, surveyed 800 Virginia residents while the Democratic-controlled …

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