The Virginia Senate has passed a proposed constitutional amendment, allowing the state to begin congressional map redistricting before 2026.

The other red district, akin to our current 9th District, stretches east to Appomattox County. It also takes in most of Pittsylvania County, but Danville — prized by Democratic mapmakers because it votes blue — is moved into a Democratic district to the east.

A pending U.S. Supreme Court case that could eliminate race as a determining factor in how election districts are drawn would have major implications for Virginia Beach, experts say. The case, Louisiana v.

The proposed amendment came hours after debate in the Virginia Senate, in which lawmakers reiterated support for previously created redistricting commission.

Virginia Democrats are taking steps to redraw their state’s US House districts, hoping to boost the party’s chances in next year’s midterm elections and counter President Donald Trump’s push for more partisan districts in Republican-run states.

VIRGINIA BEACH — Do you know which election district you live in? If you answered no, you’re not alone. According to an election survey conducted by the city this year, 22% of respondents didn’t know either. Under the new election system that took ...

With Election Day one week away, Virginia Beach voters will soon choose whether to keep the 10-1 system or move to a modified 7-3-1 system with three at-large seats.

Virginia law requites both houses of the General Assembly to adopt a constitutional amendment again early next year before a plan can go to voters.