弗吉尼亚民主党通过了一部有利于民主党的国会新地图,等待法院批准和选民公决。 Virginia Democrats passed a new congressional map favoring Democrats, pending court approval and a voter referendum.

弗吉尼亚民主党于2026年2月通过一份国会新地图, Virginia Democrats passed a new congressional map in February 2026 that could shift four U.S. House seats, pending court approval and a voter referendum. 该地图旨在支持民主党,特别是在北弗吉尼亚州,面临法律挑战,包括一项临时限制令,禁止就程序问题举行全民投票。 The map, designed to favor Democrats, especially in northern Virginia, faces legal challenges, including a temporary restraining order blocking the referendum over procedural concerns. 民主党正在对这项裁决提出上诉,并希望在4月21日前举行投票,提前投票定于3月6日开始。 Democrats are appealing the ruling and hope to hold the vote by April 21, with early voting set to begin March 6. 如果获得批准,新区将在2026年选举中生效,并在2030年人口普查后恢复标准程序。 If approved, the new districts would take effect for the 2026 elections and revert to the standard process after the 2030 census. 共和党人批评地图是将农村地区边缘化的党派阴谋者。 The move is part of a broader national redistricting battle, with Republicans criticizing the map as a partisan gerrymander that marginalizes rural areas. 州长Abigail Spanberger支持全民公投, 几位民主党候选人已在新配置的县发起运动, Governor Abigail Spanberger supports the referendum, and several Democratic candidates have launched campaigns in newly configured districts.