House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY)
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) issued a final, sharp appeal to Virginia voters on Monday, urging them to approve a new congressional map in Tuesday’s referendum.
Speaking during a press briefing, Jeffries framed the vote as a critical stand against what he termed a “MAGA power grab” and accused Republicans of running a deceptive campaign to sway the outcome.
The referendum, scheduled for April 21, comes as President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson prepared to hold a “tele-rally” to encourage a “no” vote. Jeffries pointed to this event as proof of where the opposition truly lies, dismissing claims that prominent Democrats were against the measure.
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“Republicans have spent tens of millions of dollars trying to convince the people of Virginia that President Obama and Governor Abigail Spanberger are urging a no vote,” Jeffries said. “That’s a stone-cold lie. The no vote position is Donald Trump’s position.”
The Minority Leader argued that the former president had been “in the presidential witness protection program” regarding the redistricting issue until now, but suggested the rally would finally force Trump’s stance into the open.
Jeffries stated that the goal of the “yes” vote is to ensure a “fair national congressional map” and to prevent state legislative bodies from “gerrymandering” the map to influence the upcoming midterm elections.
Jeffries emphasized the national implications of the Virginia vote, describing the state as a “purple” battleground where the results could be exceptionally close.
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He suggested that the outcome in Virginia would set the stage for similar redistricting battles in other states, specifically mentioning Florida as the next front in the Democratic strategy.
“If you believe we need a Congress that will serve as a check and balance on this out-of-control Trump administration… then vote yes on the referendum in Virginia on April 21st,” Jeffries concluded.
As the Commonwealth heads to the polls, the focus remains on whether the new map will be adopted or if the current lines—and the political influence tied to them—will remain in place.
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Trump And Jeffries Go Head-To-Head As Virginia Voters Hit The Polls Over Redistricting