United States President Donald Trump has claimed that the Virginia election was \u201crigged\u201d, without providing evidence, after voters narrowly approved a referendum to redraw the state\u2019s congressional map.<\/p>\n
With most ballots counted on Tuesday, the measure passed by a slim margin, 51.45 percent voting in favour and 48.55 percent against, a result that could significantly reshape Virginia\u2019s representation in the US House of Representatives and potentially benefit Democrats.<\/p>\n list of 1 item<\/span>end of list<\/span><\/section>\n Trump\u2019s comments came after the result on Wednesday, with the outcome expected to face legal challenges.<\/p>\n \u201cA RIGGED ELECTION TOOK PLACE LAST NIGHT IN THE GREAT COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA!\u201d Trump wrote in a post on TruthSocial.<\/p>\n \u201cAll day long Republicans were winning, the Spirit was unbelievable, until the very end when, of course, there was a massive \u2018Mail In Ballot Drop!\u2019 Where have I heard that before \u2013 And the Democrats eked out another Crooked Victory! Six to five goes to ten to one, and yet the Presidential Election in November was very close to a 50-50 split,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n Trump has made similar claims without evidence since the 2020 presidential election, when he lost to Joe Biden. Courts and election officials have confirmed the results.<\/p>\n The Virginia result is being closely watched nationally, as both Democrats and Republicans seek to shape congressional maps before the upcoming midterm elections.<\/p>\n Redistricting \u2013 the process of drawing electoral boundaries \u2013 can directly influence which party wins seats in the US House.<\/p>\n Democrats have framed the move as a way to counter Republican-led efforts in other states to redraw maps in their favour. Republicans, meanwhile, argue the process in Virginia raises concerns about fairness and transparency.<\/p>\n The result could still face legal scrutiny. Courts are expected to review challenges to the referendum\u2019s introduction and wording to determine whether it was clear to voters.<\/p>\n Opponents argue the measure may not have followed proper procedures and that the ballot language could have been misleading.<\/p>\n Virginia\u2019s Supreme Court previously allowed the vote to proceed but indicated it could revisit these issues if the measure passed, leaving the outcome uncertain.<\/p>\n Trump also criticised the referendum wording, saying he \u201chad no idea what \u2026 they were talking about\u201d and urging courts to intervene.<\/p>\n Redistricting usually follows the national census every 10 years, but Trump last year urged Republican-led states to redraw maps mid-decade to protect the party\u2019s fragile House majority. That triggered a tit-for-tat contest as both parties raced to squeeze out an extra advantage before November.<\/p>\n Control of the US House depends on winning at least 218 seats, the simple majority needed in the 435-member chamber.<\/p>\nRecommended Stories <\/h2>\n
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