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Trump alleges Democratic-backed Virginia referendum was 'rigged'

Trump alleges Democratic-backed Virginia referendum was 'rigged'

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday alleged a vote in which Virginia backed a new electoral map that could favor Democrats was "rigged" -- echoing his false claims over the 2020 election. "A RIGGED ELECTION TOOK PLACE LAST NIGHT," Trump said on social media. "All day

Whoopi Goldberg Has Fiery Reaction to VA Redistricting Results

The cohosts of The View were, like many Americans, split on the issue of Virginia’s successful measure to redistrict the state’s Congressional seats in a way that strongly favors Democrats. Whoopi Goldberg, in particular, was majorly on the fence about the matter. First, she fired back at those

Virginia backs new voting map in redistricting fight with Trump

Virginia backs new voting map in redistricting fight with Trump

Virginians voted Tuesday to back a new electoral map that could hand Democrats four more seats in the US House of Representatives, turning President Donald Trump's redistricting push into a potential liability for Republicans in upcoming midterm elections. The battle over "gerrymandering" -- the long-established but

Virginia voters approve redistricting amendment, potentially flipping 4 seats

(The Center Square) – Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday that could reshape the state’s representation in the U.S. House of Representatives and majority control coming out of the 2026 midterms. The Associated Press called the race at 8:49 p.m., with unofficial results showing 50.3%

Polls open in Virginia congressional redistricting vote

(The Center Square) – Voters are in the Virginia polls, choosing yes or no on a constitutional amendment that could sway four seats in the U.S. House of Representatives come November. New congressional redistricting maps were ignited by second-term Republican Donald Trump’s pressure onto Texas in 2025. Thus

Congressional redistricting suits consolidated in federal court

(The Center Square) – Two lawsuits against California Gov. Gavin Newsom over the Golden State’s mid-decade congressional redistricting are being consolidated in federal court. The consolidation of the cases was announced by the Alexandria, Va.-based law firm that represented the plaintiffs in one case, Noyes vs. Newsom. That

There’s a competition crisis in America’s state legislatures – and that’s bad for democracy

There’s a competition crisis in America’s state legislatures – and that’s bad for democracy

(BOISE, IDAHO) Many Americans report frustration with the two-party system, in which the Democratic and Republican candidates are seen as the only viable options for elective office. But an alarming trend in many state legislative elections is lowering the bar even further, to something more like a one-party