On April 21, 2026, 'The View' co-host Whoopi Goldberg urged both political parties to halt partisan redistricting efforts following Virginia voters' approval of a redistricting referendum. The measure temporarily shifts redistricting authority from a nonpartisan commission to the Democrat-controlled legislature, potentially reshaping Virginia’s congressional delegation. Goldberg argued that constant map changes undermine fair elections, stating, 'Leave the map alone... You don’t own the government. We own the government.' She warned that 'cheating' through gerrymandering only worsens political instability. Co-host Sunny Hostin supported the Virginia move, asserting that Republicans began the cycle with aggressive redistricting in Texas, which she claimed resulted in the loss of five Democratic seats, prompting a Democratic response in California. Both hosts framed the Virginia vote as a democratic corrective, returning power to voters rather than legislators. The outcome has national implications amid ongoing competition for control of the U.S. House.

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