The Virginia Senate has taken a significant step by approving a constitutional amendment aimed at allowing the state to adjust its congressional districts before the next U.S. Census. This move, passed with a 21-16 vote, is part of a broader strategy by Democrats to counteract Republican redistricting efforts nationwide.

This amendment grants Virginia the ability to engage in mid-decade redistricting, but only if another state redraws its House map within the same timeframe. Importantly, this power is temporary; the state can only alter its district lines until October 31, 2030, providing a narrow window for action.