What Is It?

The Proposed Constitutional Amendment

On April 21, 2026, Virginia voters are being asked to vote on a proposed amendment to the Constitution of Virginia that would allow the General Assembly to temporarily redraw Virginia’s congressional districts prior to the 2030 Census.

Under current law and practice, Virginia redraws congressional districts once every 10 years, following the federal census. The most recent congressional maps were adopted in 2021 after voters approved the creation of the Virginia Redistricting Commission in 2020.

The proposed amendment would:

  • Allow the General Assembly to adopt new congressional district maps before 2030

  • Temporarily modify the redistricting process

  • Resume the standard redistricting framework after the 2030 Census

If approved, the General Assembly could enact new congressional maps that would apply to upcoming federal elections prior to the next census cycle.

The Budget Amendment &

Additional Funding

In order to conduct the April 21, 2026 statewide vote, the General Assembly included an appropriation in the state budget to fund the special election.

That budget language allocates approximately $5,000,000.00 to cover:

  • Printing and mailing ballots

  • Local registrar and electoral board costs

  • Early voting administration

  • Public notice requirements

  • Technology and ballot security systems

Unlike a regularly scheduled November general election, this vote is being held separately, which requires additional state funding to conduct.