Live Results: Virginia redistricting special election
There aren't any candidates on the ballot in Virginia's statewide special election on Tuesday, but the contest could still decide control of the closely divided U.S. House this fall.
www.pbs.orgVirginia voters decided a mid-decade redistricting referendum on Tuesday (April 21, 2026), with “Yes” narrowly leading “No” late in the night.[3]
What the vote is about
- The referendum would allow Virginia to redraw congressional districts mid-decade (from 2025 to October 2030) under certain conditions.[3]
- Both parties treat the outcome as important for control of U.S. House seats in the fall.[7]
Latest reported results (unofficial, nighttime tallies)
- As of one late-night update: Yes ~50.07% (1,122,814) vs No ~49.93% (1,119,541), with 130 of 133 localities reporting at that time.[3]
- Reporting also noted shifts in the lead as results from larger/urban areas came in.[3]
Political context
- The plan is tied to Democrats seeking a stronger advantage in multiple districts (reported as potentially gaining around four seats, depending on how maps are drawn).[1][3]
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