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The Politics Hour: Virginia voters approved redistricting. So, what's next?
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- Apr 24, 2026
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Summary
Virginia voters approved a temporary redrawing of Congressional maps that is expected to give Democrats a 10-to-1 advantage and help national Democrats retake control of the House . But legal challenges remain . U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw (D-VA), who represents a large portion of Fairfax County, joined the show to explain what redistricting means for his constituents, the midterms, and beyond. Proposed tax hikes are taking center stage in Montgomery County's budget negotiations. Many councilmembers are rejecting County Executive Marc Elrich's pitch to raise property taxes . Council President Natali Fani-González released a proposal late last week that instead calls for a progressive income tax structure . Fani-González joined the show to break down her vision and why she's backing off from a labor agreement with county employees . Plus, we asked her to weigh in on who she wants to be the next county executive . Send us questions and comments for guests: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885 Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/wamu.org