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Roanoke County supervisors unanimously adopt resolution opposing April 21 referendum on mid‑decade redistricting
Summary
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Feb. 24 to adopt a resolution opposing the April 21, 2026 referendum that would allow the General Assembly temporary authority to redraw congressional districts mid‑decade, citing procedural and constitutional concerns and ongoing litigation.
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution Feb. 24 opposing the April 21, 2026 referendum that would grant the Virginia General Assembly temporary authority to redraw the state's congressional districts mid‑decade.
Peter Liebeck, who presented the resolution at the board's direction, outlined legal and procedural concerns tied to the referendum. He cited litigation in Tazewell County, questions about whether the legislature satisfied Virginia's intervening‑election and 90‑day notice rules, and challenges under the single‑subject and special‑session doctrines. Liebeck also noted that Governor Abigail Spanberger had signed…
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