Monthly Meeting Reminder
Fauquier County Republican Committee
We meet the first Tuesday of each month
(except July and November)
at 7:00 PM
The Barn at Laurel Ridge Community College
All are welcome!
Come join us to stay informed, get involved,
and help preserve conservative leadership in Fauquier County.
The “Fairness” Fallacy
“Gerrymandering is detrimental to our democracy, and it weakens the individual voices that form our electorates. Opposing gerrymandering should be a bipartisan priority.”
– Governor Abigail Spanberger
President John Adams famously said, “Facts are stubborn things.” We would add, “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.” In recent weeks, supporters of the amendment have written “Letters to the Editor” that have included assertions that do not withstand scrutiny. Four of them are particularly misleading or incorrect.
First, proponents claim the referendum is a “temporary solution.” This assertion is – at best – dubious. While redistricting authority could go back to the Virginia Redistricting Commission in 2030, the boundaries established under the amendment would remain unchanged unless the Commission acted to alter them. There is no guarantee such changes would occur, especially with a partisan Democrat legislature.
Second, a writer has claimed that the “Virginia Supreme Court overturned the Tazewell County Circuit Court decision.” This is false. The Virginia Supreme Court has issued no ruling on the merits of the Tazewell County case. Instead, it has deferred consideration until after the April 21, 2026, referendum vote.
Third, supporters describe the amendment as an “emergency exception to current redistricting,” yet they present no evidence to support this claim. Where is the emergency? Virginia’s Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General are all Democrats, as are the majorities in both the State Senate and House of Delegates. Democrats also hold six of Virginia’s eleven U.S. Congressional seats. Given the extraordinary distortion of the proposed districts, reasonable people can only conclude that Virginia’s Democrats intend to establish a super-majority that effectively makes Virginia a one-party state like California, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Illinois – among others.
Fourth, proponents argue that Virginia must “level the playing field” with Texas. This comparison is a red herring that distracts from the central question: “What constitutes fair representation for the citizens of Virginia, and how can it best be achieved?” The design of congressional districts in other states is irrelevant to Virginia’s citizens, whose primary concern should be how redistricting affects representation within the Commonwealth.
Moreover, the Texas comparison misrepresents the facts. Texas redrew its congressional maps under circumstances fundamentally different from Virginia’s. Unlike Virginia, Texas has no constitutional prohibition on mid-decade districting. More importantly, Texas has experienced substantial population growth – from 29.1 million residents in 2020 to 32.4 million today, necessitating updated maps to account for an increase of more than three million new residents.
Federal courts required Texas to redraw its districts to account for this growth, much of it driven by internal demographic changes – largely in the Hispanic community – and a large influx of new residents from other states. Contrary to claims that Texas’ redistricting harmed minority voters, three of the newly-drawn districts have Hispanic majority populations. These demographic realities bear little resemblance to Virginia’s situation. They certainly don’t justify altering Virginia’s constitutional redistricting framework.
According to the non-partisan Virginia Public Access Project, Virginia has seven Democrat-leaning districts, one competitive district, and three Republican-leaning districts, resulting in a congressional delegation of six Democrats and five Republicans. Under the proposed amendment, representation would in all likelihood shift to ten Democrats and just one Republican. While Republican and conservative-leaning voters comprise slightly less than half of the electorate, they would hold only nine percent of Virginia’s congressional representation.
Under the proposed plan, written by George Soros lawyer Marc Elias, Fauquier County would be divided between two Congressional Districts. The reconfigured District 7 would include southern Fauquier County and parts of fourteen other localities including the City of Falls Church and parts of Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William. A redesigned 11th Congressional District would include northern Fauquier County and portions of nine other localities, including Manassas, Manassas Park, and parts of Fairfax, Prince William, and Rappahannock counties.
These proposed districts raise serious concerns under Virginia’s constitutional requirements for “compactness” and “contiguity.” Together, they would extend from the Potomac River to West Virginia and south to Buckingham County in Central Virginia. In each district, a small portion of Fairfax County would constitute more than half of the voting population – if not more. Fairfax County already exerts disproportionate influence on the General Assembly, with forty State Senators and Delegates residing there. None of them are Independents or Republicans. Fairfax politicians hardly represent the values and interests of rural Virginia.
Under the proposed map, Fairfax County would dominate five of Virginia’s eleven districts. This outcome further calls into question dubious Democrat claims of fairness and balance. Rather than promoting competition, the amendment would effectively repudiate the voter‑approved Nonpartisan Redistricting Commission and lock in a lopsided congressional delegation – the antithesis of fairness. Even the Washington Post Editorial Board has criticized the proposal as a “brazenly dishonest attempt to gain a partisan advantage under the guise of fairness.”
Don’t enable the disenfranchisement of your vote. Make your vote count for true fairness, not the Democrat misrepresentation of it. VOTE NO on this democracy-killing Democrat referendum! Stand with the non-partisan Redistricting Commission that Virginia voters overwhelmingly supported just four years ago!
(Authors: H. Tim Hoffman and Harry S. Burroughs)
– Governor Abigail Spanberger
President John Adams famously said, “Facts are stubborn things.” We would add, “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.” In recent weeks, supporters of the amendment have written “Letters to the Editor” that have included assertions that do not withstand scrutiny. Four of them are particularly misleading or incorrect.
First, proponents claim the referendum is a “temporary solution.” This assertion is – at best – dubious. While redistricting authority could go back to the Virginia Redistricting Commission in 2030, the boundaries established under the amendment would remain unchanged unless the Commission acted to alter them. There is no guarantee such changes would occur, especially with a partisan Democrat legislature.
Second, a writer has claimed that the “Virginia Supreme Court overturned the Tazewell County Circuit Court decision.” This is false. The Virginia Supreme Court has issued no ruling on the merits of the Tazewell County case. Instead, it has deferred consideration until after the April 21, 2026, referendum vote.
Third, supporters describe the amendment as an “emergency exception to current redistricting,” yet they present no evidence to support this claim. Where is the emergency? Virginia’s Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General are all Democrats, as are the majorities in both the State Senate and House of Delegates. Democrats also hold six of Virginia’s eleven U.S. Congressional seats. Given the extraordinary distortion of the proposed districts, reasonable people can only conclude that Virginia’s Democrats intend to establish a super-majority that effectively makes Virginia a one-party state like California, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Illinois – among others.
Fourth, proponents argue that Virginia must “level the playing field” with Texas. This comparison is a red herring that distracts from the central question: “What constitutes fair representation for the citizens of Virginia, and how can it best be achieved?” The design of congressional districts in other states is irrelevant to Virginia’s citizens, whose primary concern should be how redistricting affects representation within the Commonwealth.
Moreover, the Texas comparison misrepresents the facts. Texas redrew its congressional maps under circumstances fundamentally different from Virginia’s. Unlike Virginia, Texas has no constitutional prohibition on mid-decade districting. More importantly, Texas has experienced substantial population growth – from 29.1 million residents in 2020 to 32.4 million today, necessitating updated maps to account for an increase of more than three million new residents.
Federal courts required Texas to redraw its districts to account for this growth, much of it driven by internal demographic changes – largely in the Hispanic community – and a large influx of new residents from other states. Contrary to claims that Texas’ redistricting harmed minority voters, three of the newly-drawn districts have Hispanic majority populations. These demographic realities bear little resemblance to Virginia’s situation. They certainly don’t justify altering Virginia’s constitutional redistricting framework.
According to the non-partisan Virginia Public Access Project, Virginia has seven Democrat-leaning districts, one competitive district, and three Republican-leaning districts, resulting in a congressional delegation of six Democrats and five Republicans. Under the proposed amendment, representation would in all likelihood shift to ten Democrats and just one Republican. While Republican and conservative-leaning voters comprise slightly less than half of the electorate, they would hold only nine percent of Virginia’s congressional representation.
Under the proposed plan, written by George Soros lawyer Marc Elias, Fauquier County would be divided between two Congressional Districts. The reconfigured District 7 would include southern Fauquier County and parts of fourteen other localities including the City of Falls Church and parts of Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William. A redesigned 11th Congressional District would include northern Fauquier County and portions of nine other localities, including Manassas, Manassas Park, and parts of Fairfax, Prince William, and Rappahannock counties.
These proposed districts raise serious concerns under Virginia’s constitutional requirements for “compactness” and “contiguity.” Together, they would extend from the Potomac River to West Virginia and south to Buckingham County in Central Virginia. In each district, a small portion of Fairfax County would constitute more than half of the voting population – if not more. Fairfax County already exerts disproportionate influence on the General Assembly, with forty State Senators and Delegates residing there. None of them are Independents or Republicans. Fairfax politicians hardly represent the values and interests of rural Virginia.
Under the proposed map, Fairfax County would dominate five of Virginia’s eleven districts. This outcome further calls into question dubious Democrat claims of fairness and balance. Rather than promoting competition, the amendment would effectively repudiate the voter‑approved Nonpartisan Redistricting Commission and lock in a lopsided congressional delegation – the antithesis of fairness. Even the Washington Post Editorial Board has criticized the proposal as a “brazenly dishonest attempt to gain a partisan advantage under the guise of fairness.”
Don’t enable the disenfranchisement of your vote. Make your vote count for true fairness, not the Democrat misrepresentation of it. VOTE NO on this democracy-killing Democrat referendum! Stand with the non-partisan Redistricting Commission that Virginia voters overwhelmingly supported just four years ago!
(Authors: H. Tim Hoffman and Harry S. Burroughs)
VOTE NO to Protect our Fair Maps and end Gerrymandering in VA! – Yard Signs Available Feb 28!
If you would like to print your own — we have templates ready to provide.
Contact us at communications@fauquiergop.com
Virginia Redistricting Irony.pdf
Delegate Michael Webert Received Official Opinion from Attorney General Jason Miyares
In one of his last official acts, AG Miyares took a stand for Virginia’s gun owners.
A Sunny Politician in a Stormy Age
The Wall Street Journal opinion piece highlights Delegate Michael Webert’s efforts to protect Virginia gun owners. In one of his final official acts, Attorney General Jason Miyares issued an opinion affirming strong legal protections for firearm rights in the Commonwealth, standing against potential overreach in the 2026 session.
Credit: The Wall Street Journal (WSJ.com) – Opinion by Jason Riley
Published: [Date from article – check link for exact]
Democrats Pounce on Virginia Taxpayers
The article highlights how Democrats in Virginia, now with full control of the General Assembly and Governorship, are pushing tax increases and spending programs that will burden taxpayers. Key points include new taxes on services, energy mandates, and other cost-driving bills in the 2026 session, all under the guise of “affordability.”
Credit: American Target (ATR.org) – Original article by the American Target team.
Coming Soon — Elections 2026
Official information for the 2026 election cycle will be available here.
Virginia Elections in 2026
-
U.S. Senate — Virginia:
Election for the United States Senate seat currently held by Senator Mark Warner. -
U.S. House of Representatives — Virginia’s 10th District:
Election for the United States House seat currently held by Representative Suhas Subramanyam. -
Primary Election:
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 -
General Election:
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
2025 Lincoln-Reagan Dinner
A Night of Fellowship & Inspiration
Our 2025 Lincoln-Reagan Dinner was an evening filled with fellowship, friendship, and motivating speeches from young Republicans, along with our local and statewide GOP candidates and distinguished guests. We extend our sincere gratitude to Vizual L’ements Photography for beautifully capturing the spirit of the night.
PIN to Access Photos: 1782
📸 View Event PhotosJohn Reid Is Back!
🎙
The Reid Revolution is an independent conservative podcast offering commentary on Virginia and national political issues.
This podcast is an independent production and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Fauquier County Republican Committee.
Listen or SubscribeRecommended Viewing
The Avalanche of Gun Control About to Crush Virginia
Overview: A breakdown of proposed gun control measures advancing in Richmond and how they could significantly restrict Second Amendment rights across Virginia.
Nick Freitas: The Democrats’ Plot to Reshape Virginia
Overview: Nick Freitas outlines how Democratic lawmakers are pursuing sweeping constitutional and policy changes that could permanently alter Virginia’s political landscape.
GreenShift – Page-Building Gutenberg Blocks
The “Fairness” Fallacy
“Gerrymandering is detrimental to our democracy, and it weakens the individual voices that form our electorates. Opposing gerrymandering should be a bipartisan priority.”
– Governor Abigail Spanberger
President John Adams famously said, “Facts are stubborn things.” We would add, “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.” In recent weeks, supporters of the amendment have written “Letters to the Editor” that have included assertions that do not withstand scrutiny. Four of them are particularly misleading or incorrect.
First, proponents claim the referendum is a “temporary solution.” This assertion is – at best – dubious. While redistricting authority could go back to the Virginia Redistricting Commission in 2030, the boundaries established under the amendment would remain unchanged unless the Commission acted to alter them. There is no guarantee such changes would occur, especially with a partisan Democrat legislature.
Second, a writer has claimed that the “Virginia Supreme Court overturned the Tazewell County Circuit Court decision.” This is false. The Virginia Supreme Court has issued no ruling on the merits of the Tazewell County case. Instead, it has deferred consideration until after the April 21, 2026, referendum vote.
Third, supporters describe the amendment as an “emergency exception to current redistricting,” yet they present no evidence to support this claim. Where is the emergency? Virginia’s Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General are all Democrats, as are the majorities in both the State Senate and House of Delegates. Democrats also hold six of Virginia’s eleven U.S. Congressional seats. Given the extraordinary distortion of the proposed districts, reasonable people can only conclude that Virginia’s Democrats intend to establish a super-majority that effectively makes Virginia a one-party state like California, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Illinois – among others.
Fourth, proponents argue that Virginia must “level the playing field” with Texas. This comparison is a red herring that distracts from the central question: “What constitutes fair representationfor the citizens of Virginia, and how can it best be achieved?” The design of congressional districts in other states is irrelevant to Virginia’s citizens, whose primary concern should be how redistricting affects representation within the Commonwealth.
Moreover, the Texas comparison misrepresents the facts. Texas redrew its congressional maps under circumstances fundamentally different from Virginia’s. Unlike Virginia, Texas has no constitutional prohibition on mid-decade districting. More importantly, Texas has experienced substantial population growth – from 29.1 million residents in 2020 to 32.4 million today, necessitating updated maps to account for an increase of more than three million new residents.
Federal courts required Texas to redraw its districts to account for this growth, much of it driven by internal demographic changes – largely in the Hispanic community – and a large influx of new residents from other states. Contrary to claims that Texas’ redistricting harmed minority voters, three of the newly-drawn districts have Hispanic majority populations. These demographic realities bear little resemblance to Virginia’s situation. They certainly don’t justify altering Virginia’s constitutional redistricting framework.
According to the non-partisan Virginia Public Access Project, Virginia has seven Democrat-leaning districts, one competitive district, and three Republican-leaning districts, resulting in a congressional delegation of six Democrats and five Republicans. Under the proposed amendment, representation would in all likelihood shift to ten Democrats and just one Republican. While Republican and conservative-leaning voters comprise slightly less than half of the electorate, they would hold only nine percent of Virginia’s congressional representation.
Under the proposed plan, written by George Soros lawyer Marc Elias, Fauquier County would be divided between two Congressional Districts. The reconfigured District 7 would include southern Fauquier County and parts of fourteen other localities including the City of Falls Church and parts of Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William. A redesigned 11th Congressional District would include northern Fauquier County and portions of nine other localities, including Manassas, Manassas Park, and parts of Fairfax, Prince William, and Rappahannock counties.
These proposed districts raise serious concerns under Virginia’s constitutional requirements for “compactness” and “contiguity.” Together, they would extend from the Potomac River to West Virginia and south to Buckingham County in Central Virginia. In each district, a small portion of Fairfax County would constitute more than half of the voting population – if not more. Fairfax County already exerts disproportionate influence on the General Assembly, with forty State Senators and Delegates residing there. None of them are Independents or Republicans. Fairfax politicians hardly represent the values and interests of rural Virginia.
Under the proposed map, Fairfax County would dominate five of Virginia’s eleven districts. This outcome further calls into question dubious Democrat claims of fairness and balance. Rather than promoting competition, the amendment would effectively repudiate the voter‑approved Nonpartisan Redistricting Commission and lock in a lopsided congressional delegation – the antithesis of fairness. Even the Washington Post Editorial Board has criticized the proposal as a “brazenly dishonest attempt to gain a partisan advantage under the guise of fairness.”
Don’t enable the disenfranchisement of your vote. Make your vote count for true fairness, not the Democrat misrepresentation of it. VOTE NO on this democracy-killing Democrat referendum! Stand with the non-partisan Redistricting Commission that Virginia voters overwhelmingly supported just four years ago!