Virginia Democratic veterans rally for ‘yes’ vote in redistricting referendum

By: Markus Schmidt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: March 25, 2026

Words: 908

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago


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House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, on Wednesday brushed aside concerns about early voting trends in Virginia’s April 21 redistricting referendum, arguing that despite stronger turnout so far in Republican-leaning areas, Democrats remain on track to prevail in an election that could reshape the state’s congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Speaking during a press conference featuring Democratic veterans in front of the U.S.S. Wisconsin in Norfolk, Scott pointed to voter data he said closely …

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