Virginia's congressional districts

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Virginia's congressional districts are the geographic areas in the state of Virginia from which members are elected to the United States House of Representatives. The boundaries of these districts are determined by the Virginia General Assembly and are subject to change based on the results of the United States Census, which is conducted every ten years.

History

The history of Virginia's congressional districts dates back to the formation of the United States. Initially, Virginia was allocated ten seats in the House of Representatives. Over time, the number of districts has changed due to population shifts and reapportionment following each census.

Current Districts

As of the most recent redistricting, Virginia is divided into 11 congressional districts. Each district is represented by one member in the House of Representatives. The current districts are:

• Virginia's 1st congressional district
• Virginia's 2nd congressional district
• Virginia's 3rd congressional district
• Virginia's 4th congressional district
• Virginia's 5th congressional district
• Virginia's 6th congressional district
• Virginia's 7th congressional district
• Virginia's 8th congressional district
• Virginia's 9th congressional district
• Virginia's 10th congressional district
• Virginia's 11th congressional district

Redistricting

Redistricting in Virginia is a process that occurs every ten years, following the decennial census. The Virginia Redistricting Commission is responsible for drawing the new district boundaries. The goal of redistricting is to ensure that each district has roughly equal population, in accordance with the principle of "one person, one vote."

Gerrymandering

Gerrymandering has been a significant issue in Virginia's congressional districts. This practice involves manipulating district boundaries to favor one political party over another. Various court cases and legislative actions have addressed gerrymandering in Virginia, leading to changes in how districts are drawn.

Notable Representatives

Over the years, Virginia's congressional districts have been represented by many notable figures, including:

• James Madison, who represented Virginia's 5th district and later the 15th district.
• John Marshall, who served in the 13th district before becoming Chief Justice of the United States.
• Eric Cantor, who represented the 7th district and served as House Majority Leader.

Related Pages

• United States congressional apportionment
• United States House of Representatives
• Virginia General Assembly
• Gerrymandering in the United States
• Redistricting in the United States

See Also

• List of United States congressional districts
• Politics of Virginia
• Government of Virginia