Trump’s 'dummymandering' leaves US House remap in stalemate after Virginia vote

By: Jacob Fischler

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: April 22, 2026

Words: 1,295

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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The race by each party to redraw U.S. House districts in their favor could be headed for a draw after Tuesday’s big win for Democrats in Virginia, though major shifts are still possible before crucial midterm elections in November.

Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment that clears the path for the state’s legislature, controlled by Democrats, to redraw congressional district lines to benefit Democrats in 10 of the commonwealth’s 11 U.S. House districts.

That could net …

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