This April 21st eligible voters in Virginia can vote to change the district boundaries, affecting voter representation, called redistricting. Normally redistricting happens every ten years but when populations in districts grow or shrink, like in some areas of VA, it can sometimes become imbalanced. Which is why a redistricting plan is being proposed.

A survey conducted by George Mason University found 60 percent of registered voters confirmed that they would vote in this election, and that a majority of voters would vote yes, meaning the district lines would change to what has been drawn up.

This proposed map of the new districts has already been drawn up and has been approved by the general assembly. It will only take effect if voters approve. If approved current members of the house of representatives would most likely serve out their term, and the re-elections would include much more democrats.

Republicans have consistently  held the house advantage in VA for over two decades, since 2000. The proposed map would create a 10-to-1 seat advantage for democrats. Currently there is a 6-5 republican advantage.

The question that all voters will see before they check yes or no “Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to allow the General Assembly to temporarily adopt new congressional districts to restore fairness in the upcoming elections, while ensuring Virginia’s standard redistricting process resumes for all future redistricting after the 2030 census?” While people have vastly different views on this proposed amendment, it will have a significant effect on voters, whether they approved or not.