04/21/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/21/2026 19:46
Tonight, Virginians voted to pass the redistricting referendum and fight back against Donald Trump and Republicans' attempts to rig the congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
In election after election, the American people continue to reject Donald Trump and his toxic agenda of chaos, corruption, and skyrocketing costs. Trump and Republicans know the voters are against them, and Democrats are fighting fire with fire to preserve the cornerstone of democracy: free and fair elections.
In response to the passage of the Virginia redistricting amendment, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:
"Tonight, Virginians refused to let Trump play games with Americans' right to fair representation. Voters are turning out in droves to put an end to Trump's billionaire-first agenda and Republicans see the writing on the wall. Thanks to Virginians, Leader Jeffries, Governor Spanberger, and Democrats in the Virginia General Assembly, Republicans can't cheat their way out of accountability in 2026. The DNC was proud to support the Commonwealth in this fight, and we will keep working every day to protect our elections and elect Democrats who will fight for working families."
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