Maps of 2024 presidential vote margins in Virginia's proposed new districts, and 2026 redistricting referendum margins along proposed district lines
Very helpful maps, courtesy of @christinezhang.bsky.social and the @nytimes.com team bluevirginia.us/2026/04/vide...
Video: VA Senate Majority Leader @ssurovell.bsky.social Responds to Trump’s False Claims of a “RIGGED” Election – “The only rigging of any election has come from [Trump]” (Meanwhile, far-right VA Sen. Mark Obenshain warns darkly, of "a price that will be paid") bluevirginia.us/2026/04/vide...
Activist Judge!
Attorney General Jay Jones says his office will appeal
The Virginia GOP legal challenges continue
Looks like the same judge in Tazewell county that ruled for GOP before continues to rule for GOP
Ultimately Virginia Supreme Court will make final call on state legal issues
Here they go again. Trump’s DOJ is now trying to seize ballots from Wayne County in Michigan. They’re losing and desperate to control our elections. #HandsOffOurVote
AIPAC is dropping $790,000 via their United Democracy Project super PAC to run this ad targeting Rep. Thomas Massie in #KY04:
AIPAC's 80-year-old Rep. David Scott [D-#GA13] has passed away.
Support anti-genocide candidate @evertonblair.bsky.social to fill his seat!
TrackAIPAC.com/endorsements
My statement following Virginia's redistricting referendum.
For the record: The Washington Post can go fuck itself.
Support pro-democracy media that doesn't have its head stuck up Donald Trump's ass. bit.ly/4qmEiFz
Virginia GOP did good job getting their voters out
But they were digging out of a 15% hole in the Governor’s race
Made up a lot of that with turnout and persuasion
But ultimately couldn’t get margins they needed in the blue parts of Virginia
I know, but it's still good to see that she's running, and hopefully receives a endorsement from Citizens against AIPAC Corruption (@trackaipac.com).
"STATEMENT FROM SPEAKER DON SCOTT ON VIRGINIA REDISTRICTING REFERENDUM VICTORY RICHMOND, VA — Speaker Don Scott released the following statement after Virginians voted YES to approve the redistricting referendum: “Tonight, Virginians sent a message heard across this country: we will not let Donald Trump or MAGA Republicans rig our democracy. “This started in Texas when Trump launched an unprecedented power grab to rig the midterms and tonight Virginia voters ended it and voted YES to stop his power grab. “We trusted the voters, not politicians. We put this question on the ballot because we believe power belongs to the people. And tonight, the people of Virginia answered. “In a special election with everything on the line, Virginians showed up in extraordinary numbers and chose fairness over fear, truth over misinformation, and democracy over political games. “Let’s be clear about what this means: Virginia just changed the trajectory of the 2026 midterms. At a moment when Trump and his allies are trying to lock in power before voters have a say, Virginians stepped up and leveled the playing field for the entire country. “Virginia has done this before — and tonight, we did it again. When the stakes are highest, we lead.”"
“Tonight, Virginians sent a message heard across this country: we will not let Donald Trump or MAGA Republicans rig our democracy." - VA Speaker @donscott757.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2026/04/live...
Governor Spanberger Releases Statement on Redistricting Referendum Outcome RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement on the outcome of Virginia’s redistricting referendum. “Virginia voters have spoken, and tonight they approved a temporary measure to push back against a President who claims he is ‘entitled’ to more Republican seats in Congress. Virginians watched other states go along with those demands without voter input — and we refused to let that stand. We responded the right way: at the ballot box. “I understand the urgency of winning congressional seats as a check on this President, and I look forward to campaigning with candidates across the Commonwealth working to earn Virginians’ trust — and their votes. Looking forward, I remain committed to ensuring Virginia's bipartisan redistricting commission gets back to work after the 2030 census, and to protecting the process Virginians voted to create.”
VA Governor Abigail Spanberger Releases Statement on Redistricting Referendum Outcome bluevirginia.us/2026/04/live...
Statement from Attorney General Jay Jones on Virginia's Referendum Election RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones released the following statement on the results of Virginia's constitutional amendment. "The people of the Commonwealth showed up at the polls and voted in support of the constitutional amendment. I want to thank the dedicated election officials and volunteers for their tireless commitment and service to administering fair and secure elections in our Commonwealth. My office stands ready to defend the will of the voters and enforce our laws."
Attorney General Jay Jones on Virginia's Referendum Election: "My office stands ready to defend the will of the voters and enforce our laws." bluevirginia.us/2026/04/live...
Graphic of VA State Senator Louise Lucas saying "You all started it, and we f---ing finished it."
Any further questions? LOL bluevirginia.us/2026/04/live...
Video: After Passage of Redistricting Amendment, Del. @guzman4virginia.bsky.social Announces Campaign for Congress in the New VA-07; "An immigrant, mom, union member, and social worker who is ready to fight back against Trump’s attacks on her community" bluevirginia.us/2026/04/vide...
Good to see that she's now running, hopefully she'll reject AIPAC blood money during her campaign.
Screenhot of "‘Yes’ won but did so in a way that there are now losers on both sides. Here are 5 reasons why." in this morning's "Cardinal News," by Dwayne Yancey. WTF???
Beyond parody...basically, how Democrats lost by winning (big!), and also "BOTH SIDES" as an added bonus. God, the media's horrible. bluevirginia.us/2026/04/wedn...
Delegate Elizabeth Guzman makes it official
She launches her campaign for the new VA-7 the day after the referendum passes
Joins crowded primary with former Virginia First Lady, State Senator, 2 other Delegates, and former government officials
Virginia said YES, here’s what happens next! Spoiler: it’s not over yet.
But I’m celebrating in the meantime.
#virginia #redistricting #referendum #congress
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Screenshot of DJSokeSpeaking's tweet noting that "AP has finally called it" for YES
AP finally called it for YES bluevirginia.us/2026/04/live... h/t @djsoke.bsky.social
Yes wins in person early vote big in Loudoun
Good sign for Yes so far
AIPAC's Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick [D-#FL20] has resigned from Congress.
This is the 3rd AIPAC-endorsed Representative to resign since last week.
Screenshot of Chaz Nuttycombe tweet
FYI, @chaznuttycombe.bsky.social of @statenavigate.org pegs the current chances of YES winning at 85%-90% bluevirginia.us/2026/04/redi...
Seven Senate Democrats just handed AIPAC exactly what it paid for.
Last week, Sen. Bernie Sanders forced 2 votes targeting funding for the American bulldozers & bombs that Israel uses to terrorize Palestinians.
The first would have blocked $295M in bulldozers used to demolish Palestinian homes.
Igor Bobic: "Kaine says VA redistricting has a narrow lead of 3-5% “That's a good, solid lead, but it just depends on… who's turning out.” Said he’s expecting a call in the 9-10 hour, which would reflect a close race"
"Kaine says VA redistricting has a narrow lead of 3-5%. 'That's a good, solid lead, but it just depends on… who's turning out.' Said he’s expecting a call in the 9-10 hour, which would reflect a close race" - @igorbobic.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2026/04/redi...
Screenshot of Jamelle Bouie's video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgMSs_aMP84), "Gerrymandering Is Bad. Unilateral Disarmament Is Worse"
"Today Virginia votes on a constitutional amendment that would allow mid-decade redistricting — redrawing congressional maps in a way that would eliminate most Republican-held seats in the state. Here is why you should vote 'Yes.'" - @jamellebouie.net bluevirginia.us/2026/04/redi...
"Early ED turnout in Virginia is showing concerning signs for Dems. Several key blue areas (Fredericksburg, Fairfax, Petersburg, and Falls Church) are way behind their 2025 levels. Loudoun and PWC are holding up slightly better, but still not great. Red counties solid." "It’s still early in the day, but polls have been open long enough that Democrats would likely need an unusually strong afternoon surge for Election Day turnout to avoid being quite red." - Zachary Donnini
"It’s still early in the day, but polls have been open long enough that Democrats would likely need an unusually strong afternoon surge for Election Day turnout to avoid being quite red." - Zachary Donnini bluevirginia.us/2026/04/redi...
