National Popular Vote Compact

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger's redistricting referendum, backed by Democrats, is accused by the Honest Election Project Action (HEP) of being a 'power grab' to entrench party control. The referendum, if approved, would temporarily override Virginia's bipartisan redistricting process, allowing lawmakers to redraw congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterms. Spanberger defends the move as a temporary response to other states' actions and a safeguard against partisan gerrymandering.

A Virginia redistricting referendum backed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger is accused of being a Democratic 'power grab' in a key swing state, according to a report by the Honest Election Project Action. The report claims Democrats, after regaining control in 2025, passed 54 election bills and pushed a redistricting plan critics argue favors them, including joining the National Popular Vote Compact and overriding bipartisan redistricting processes.

Abigail Spanberger, a Democratic governor, signed a bill to join the National Popular Vote Compact, which redirects Virginia's electoral votes to the national popular vote winner. Critics, including Virginia Republicans, call the move unconstitutional and claim it nullifies state votes, while progressive groups like Stand Up America support it as a step toward representative democracy.

Virginia has joined the National Popular Vote Compact, bringing the total electoral votes in participating states to 222. This agreement aims to ensure the president is elected by the national popular vote rather than the Electoral College system.