Old Dominion
Coverage of Old Dominion in the Nexus archive.
- Democrats boost midterm edge with Virginia redistricting win: 5 takeaways
Virginia voters approved a mid-decade redistricting plan that could enable Democrats to win four additional House seats in the November midterms. The temporary amendment to the state constitution allows Democrats to draw congressional lines favoring their party in 10 of Virginia's 11 House districts.
- Virginia voters approve redistricting measure backed by Democrats
Virginia voters approved a Democrat-backed redistricting plan, which could secure the party up to four congressional seats in the upcoming midterm elections. The referendum, held on Tuesday, passed as part of efforts to redraw the state's congressional map.
- What to know about Tuesday’s redistricting referendum in Virginia
Virginia Democrats are pushing for a referendum to pass a Democratic-favored congressional redistricting map ahead of the 2026 midterms, aiming to secure a 10-1 House majority before the 2030 Census. The referendum seeks voter approval to temporarily implement the map until the next census.
- Spanberger breaks silence on ‘sanctuary’ claims as ICE clashes heat up
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger denied claims that Virginia is a sanctuary state and clarified her stance on ending the 287(g) agreement with DHS. She criticized misinformation about her policies and addressed legislative efforts to restrict ICE cooperation in Virginia.