Redistricting Amendment Fact Sheet | Virginia Fair Elections

What You Need to Know

In 2020, Virginia voters made history by approving a constitutional amendment creating a bipartisan redistricting commission. This hard-won reform passed with overwhelming support from both parties in the General Assembly (85-13 in the House, 39-1 in the Senate) and was ratified by 66% of Virginia voters.

Now, partisan interests are attempting to dismantle this reform through a new constitutional amendment that would return redistricting to backroom deals and partisan manipulation.

The Threat: The "10-1 Map"

Proponents of the new amendment are explicitly aiming to create a "10-1 map" - a partisan gerrymander designed to guarantee one party dominates Virginia's congressional delegation regardless of how voters actually vote.

Overturns the will of 66% of Virginia voters who chose fair maps in 2020

Removes bipartisan safeguards and transparency requirements

Returns redistricting power to partisan insiders

Treats Virginia voters as political pawns for "revenge gerrymandering"

What We're Protecting

The 2020 bipartisan redistricting reform established important protections:

Bipartisan Commission: Equal representation from both parties prevents one-sided manipulation

Public Transparency: Open meetings and public input required by law

Fair Criteria: Districts must be compact, contiguous, and respect community boundaries

Voter Accountability: The system was chosen by the people, not imposed by politicians

Key Facts

2020 Reform: 66% of Virginia voters approved the bipartisan redistricting commission
Bipartisan Support: Passed the House 85-13 and Senate 39-1
Current Threat: New amendment would eliminate bipartisan requirements
The Goal: Proponents seek a 10-1 partisan congressional map
Impact: Would silence the voices of millions of Virginia voters

Take Action

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