Polling

Narrow majority in Virginia backs redistricting to favor Democrats: Poll

Source: The Hill April 4, 2026 at 11:06 AM (1 weeks ago) Virginia House

A narrow 52% majority of Virginia voters support a redistricting measure that would favor Democrats in upcoming House elections, according to a Washington Post-Schar School poll. The slim support reflects a divided electorate on the redistricting proposal ahead of November's elections.

Key Points

  • 52% of Virginia voters back the redistricting effort in the latest poll
  • The measure would provide Democrats with electoral advantages in House races
  • Support is narrow, indicating a closely divided electorate on the issue