WASHINGTON (April 22, 2026) – On Tuesday, Virginia voters approved a redistricting plan that now could lead to Democrats gaining four additional seats in the U.S House in November’s midterm elections. The constitutional amendment will allow the use of new districts to be drawn by Virginia’s General Assembly. Republicans are arguing that it is unfair to gerrymander Virginia’s districts to favor Democrats, while Democrats argue that they are leveling the playing field.
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Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is a longtime public servant and higher education leader who has extensive experience tackling critical political and social issues throughout her career. Now, as the executive director of the GW Graduate School of Political Management, she is excited to return to D.C. and help prepare the next generation of public servants and political professionals.
Todd Belt is a professor at the George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management. His research and writing focus on the mass media, public opinion, the presidency, campaigns, and elections.
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