HJ 4: Constitutional Amendment; Redistricting
⚫ THREAT LEVEL: CRITICAL
BILL SNAPSHOT
Bill Number: HJ 4
Bill Patron: Del. Rodney T. Willett (D)
Bill Area: Elections / Redistricting / Constitutional Law
QUICK SUMMARY
As it stands today, Virginia’s Constitution requires Congressional maps that represent Virginia’s real voter populations.
New maps are required by Virginia’s Constitution every 10 years.
THIS BILL, HJ 4, proposes a constitutional amendment allowing lawmakers to redraw congressional districts outside the normal 10-year redistricting cycle, even when no court has required it, if another state redraws its districts early.
RALLY ANALYSIS
- Redistricting has historically been limited to once per decade to prevent political manipulation.
- This amendment weakens that standard by allowing lawmakers to redraw maps mid-cycle.
- The proposal increases the risk of partisan map manipulation and instability in elections.
WHY THIS BILL IS BAD
- The new map will result in an unfair 10-1 Democrat majority representation in Congress. Please note that 42% of Virginians voted Republican in in 2025.
- Undermines map history: Breaks the long-standing 10-year maps
- Politicians override the Courts: Politicians change maps without a court finding
- Voter abuse: Causes confusion and mistrust in our elections
RALLY VERDICT: ❌ OPPOSE
Rally Virginia opposes HJ 4 because Redistricting should not be politically convenient.
Congressional maps should represent The People. Maps should never be under the control of crooked politicians’ ever-changing whims or to “score points” against another state. Districts should be predictable, representing the will of Virginia’s voters by proportion.
RALLY RADAR — THREAT LEVEL LEGEND
⚫ CRITICAL THREAT — Immediate and severe harm; must be stopped
🔴 HIGH THREAT — Serious risk to safety, liberty, or governance
🟡 MODERATE THREAT — Concerning but limited scope
🟢 LOW THREAT — Minimal impact or symbolic
