Virginia voters split on redistricting amendment

(The Center Square) – Virginia voters say they don’t like gerrymandering, but a new poll shows they’re split on a proposed redistricting amendment as early voting gets underway.

The ballot asks voters whether the state constitution should be amended to allow lawmakers to temporarily redraw congressional districts ahead of the next census, before returning to the standard process after 2030.

The proposal is still facing legal challenges, though the Virginia Supreme Court has allowed voting to proceed while those cases are reviewed.

Early voting began March 6 ahead of the April 21 special election.

Data from the Virginia Public Access Project shows about 499,000 early ballots have been cast so far, with most votes cast in person.

The amendment comes as lawmakers have also released proposed congressional maps that could take effect if the measure is approved.

Polling from Heritage Action, a conservative advocacy group, shows broad opposition to partisan gerrymandering.

In the survey of 814 ...