Gun Owners Had It in Their Power to Defeat Virginia Redistricting at the Polls

Summary

Virginia adopted a constitutional amendment via referendum, passing 51.5% to 48.5%, which temporarily grants the Democrat-controlled state legislature redistricting power through the 2030 election. This change, which faces pending legal challenges in state courts, is projected to potentially shift up to four House of Representatives seats to Democrats, raising concerns about increased "citizen disarmament edicts" in the state. The article critiques gun owners' voter turnout and the NRA's mobilization efforts, also highlighting immigration as a factor impacting gun rights.