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April 23, 2026
Rep. Rich McCormick introduces bill to return part of Virginia to D.C.
- Rep. Rich McCormick's 'Make DC Square Again Act' aims to restore D.C.'s original boundaries by returning Arlington and Alexandria from Virginia, potentially reshaping political dynamics.
- The bill responds to Virginia's recent Democratic-backed redistricting, which strengthens the party's grip on congressional representation.
- Critics, including Rep. Donald Beyer, argue the measure undermines local representation and could be seen as an attempt at voter suppression.
3 Sources
- Republican proposes giving Democratic-leaning part of Virginia back to DC after redistricting voteApr 23, 2026 at 8:50 PM · ABC News
- After Virginia redistricting, a GOP lawmaker turns to 19th century D.C. mapApr 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM · Washington Post
- Democrat Beyer blasts GOP plan to counter Virginia redistricting by eliminating his seatApr 24, 2026 at 1:46 PM · Fox News