How Arlington Precincts Voted In 2026 Redistricting Special Election

ARLINGTON, VA — Arlington County voters turned out in significant numbers on Tuesday to support a statewide constitutional amendment, delivering some of the highest approval margins in the Commonwealth during the April 21 special election.

The amendment, which grants the General Assembly the authority to redraw congressional districts for the remainder of the decade, found a strong stronghold in Arlington. The "Yes" campaign carried every precinct in the county, with many areas along the Orange Line corridor and in North Arlington reporting approval rates exceeding 80 percent.

Statewide and County Totals

The overwhelming support in Arlington proved critical to the measure's success. While the amendment faced deep skepticism in Virginia’s southern and western regions, the surge in Northern Virginia turnout secured the majority needed for passage.

• Statewide Results: 1,648,322 Yes (51.5%) | 1,552,408 No (48.5%)
• Arlington County Results: 84,215 Yes (76.2%) | 26,304 No (23.8%)
• Total Votes Cast in County: 110,519

Arlington Results by Precinct

Arlington's 54 precincts showed a unified preference for the amendment, with high participation across the county's diverse neighborhoods.

With the amendment’s certification, the General Assembly is now authorized to move forward with the redistricting process. Proponents argue this temporary measure allows Virginia to remain competitive and ensures legislative control over representation, while critics continue to voice concerns over the return to a system they claim favors political incumbents.

What's Next

Under the redrawn boundaries, U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D) will now represent the new 8th Congressional District, which will include Alexandria and extend south about 100 miles along the Potomac River, according to the Washington Post. It will also include Northern Neck and Williamsburg.

On Aug. 4, Beyer will face Michael Duffin, Adam Dunigan, Frank Fereira, Daniel Gray, and Mo Seifeldein in the Democratic Primary.

In addition, Heerak Christian Kim, Luke Nathan Phillips and Tony Sabio will be competing in the Aug. 4 Republican Party primary to determine who will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Voters living in the northern portion of Arlington will be in the expanded 7th Congressional District, which extends west to the Shenandoah mountains and includes Annandale, Burke, Harrisonburg, Culpeper, and Orange.

Thirteen Democrats and six Republicans are competing in party primaries on Aug. 4 in the 7th District, which is considered an open seat.

The Democrats in the race are JP Cooney, Elizabeth Guzman, Dan Helmer, David R Kennedy, Dorothy McAuliffe, Adele McClure, Matthew G Rainforth, Saddam Azlan Salim, Joseph Schiarizzi, Jonathan Schmeelk, Alex Thymmons, Olivia Troye, and Eugene Vindman.

Republicans running to represent the 7th District are Tara Durant, John Gray, Darius Mayfield, Douglas Ollivant, Jacob Roginsky, and Waverly E Washington.

Results remain unofficial until certified by the State Board of Elections.