Live Results: Virginia redistricting special election
There aren't any candidates on the ballot in Virginia's statewide special election on Tuesday, but the contest could still decide control of the closely divided U.S. House this fall.
www.pbs.orgVirginia voters approved a mid-decade congressional redistricting measure in the April 21, 2026 special election, with unofficial results showing “Yes” narrowly ahead of “No” as vote counting continued late Tuesday/early Wednesday.[3][5]
What the results indicate
- As of 8:28 p.m. (with 130 of 133 localities reporting), reported totals were “Yes” 1,122,814 (50.07%) and “No” 1,119,541 (49.93%).[3]
- The ballot outcome would allow Virginia’s Democratic-controlled General Assembly to use new congressional district maps, a shift that could translate into a net gain for Democrats of up to four U.S. House seats (and potentially advantage in as many as 10 districts, depending on how elections play out).[1][5][3]
Important caveat (court challenge)
Even with voter approval, multiple outlets report the measure may still be subject to court review, with Virginia’s Supreme Court considering whether the referendum/redistricting effort is invalid—meaning the vote could ultimately be overturned.[5][1]
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Do you want updates on:
- the final certified vote totals, or
- what’s happening in the court case tied to the referendum?