Virginia redistricting referendum
Coverage of Virginia redistricting referendum in the Nexus archive.
- Election probe targets 'unusual' reports in wake of Virginia redistricting referendum: AFPI
A political advocacy group, America First Policy Institute (AFPI), is investigating mail-in ballot practices in Virginia following a narrow 'Yes' victory in a redistricting referendum. The probe focuses on alleged discrepancies in ballot counts, particularly after Fairfax County reported late votes that secured the 'Yes' outcome. AFPI aims to ensure election integrity by reviewing procedures like ballot storage and distribution across key counties.
- Trump calls Virginia election ‘rigged’ after redistricting referendum
Trump claimed the Virginia election was 'rigged' following the passage of a redistricting referendum. The referendum passed with 51.4% in favor and 48.5% against.
- Falwell: 'If you hold Biblical values' you will vote 'no' on Virginia redistricting
Jerry Falwell Jr., chancellor of Liberty University, urged Virginians to vote 'no' on a redistricting referendum, framing opposition as aligned with Biblical values. He criticized the measure as an attempt to 'take over' the state's political landscape, while Virginia Del. Wendell Walker endorsed his stance. The ballot issue aims to shift Virginia's congressional delegation toward Democrats.
- Falwell: 'If you hold Biblical values' you will vote 'no' on Virginia redistricting
Jerry Falwell Jr., chancellor of Liberty University and pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church, urged Virginians to vote 'no' on the redistricting referendum, framing it as a defense of Biblical values and opposing what he called an attempt to 'take over' the state. He emphasized that a 'no' vote aligns with conservative principles like sanctity of life and traditional gender roles, despite anticipating backlash.