Vote YES! by April 21, 2026

This year is a pivotal moment for Virginia’s future. The decisions we make now will shape our communities for years to come.

Let Virginia Voters Decide: Vote YES on Redistricting

This spring, Virginians have a simple but important choice:
Should we have the ability to respond when the rules of representation are changed elsewhere?

A “Yes” vote on the redistricting amendment is not about partisanship. It’s about fairness, flexibility, and voter authority in a changing national landscape.

For generations, redistricting has followed a predictable cycle—once every ten years after the census. That system worked when most states followed the same rules.

But today, that is no longer the case.

Across the country, several states have already begun redrawing congressional districts in the middle of the decade—not because of population changes, but to gain political advantage. Whether we like that reality or not, it affects Virginia. If other states change the rules, standing still here does not preserve fairness—it risks putting Virginia voters at a disadvantage.

This amendment gives Virginia a measured and temporary tool to respond.

Importantly, it does not automatically change any district lines. Instead, it allows action only under specific circumstances—and only with your approval. Unlike some states where decisions are made behind closed doors, Virginia is putting this question directly to the people.

That matters.

A “Yes” vote says that voters—not politicians, not courts, and not out-of-state interests—should have the final say on how we respond to national changes that affect our representation.

It is also a limited and responsible approach. The amendment applies only during this unusual period and preserves Virginia’s long-term commitment to a regular redistricting process. It is not a permanent rewrite of the rules—it is a safeguard for a moment when the rules are already shifting elsewhere.

Some have argued that Virginia should simply wait and do nothing. But doing nothing is still a choice—with consequences. If other states redraw maps to increase their influence in Congress, Virginia risks losing its voice in decisions that affect our economy, our jobs, and our communities.

This is especially important for rural areas like ours. We depend on strong, effective representation to ensure our needs are not overlooked. A system that allows others to shift the balance while we remain fixed does not serve us well.

At its core, this amendment is about keeping the playing field fair and keeping power in the hands of voters.

No matter your party, that principle should resonate.

This is not about politics as usual. It is about making sure that Virginia—and Virginians—are not left behind as the national landscape changes.

When you cast your vote, you are not choosing a map.
You are choosing whether Virginia should have the ability to respond—and whether you should have the final say.Vote YES for fairness.
Vote YES for flexibility.
Vote YES to let Virginia voters decide.