Virginia Redistricting Referendum: Chapman Rackaway on the 51-49 Vote and Legal Challenges Ahead

Radford University Political Science Chair Chapman Rackaway analyzes Virginia's narrow approval of a controversial redistricting referendum that creates a 10-to-1 Democratic congressional map. Rackaway explains why three pending lawsuits could override the voter-approved measure, breaks down the regional voting patterns between urban and rural Virginia, and discusses what the close margin means for the 2026 midterm elections. Listen to the complete interview for expert insights on gerrymandering, procedural challenges, and whether Republicans can still win competitive districts under the new map.