Virginia voters will decide on a new congressional map in a April 21 referendum, potentially shifting four House seats.

The Virginia Supreme Court has allowed a redistricting referendum to proceed on April 21, lifting a temporary block that had been imposed after Republican officials challenged the vote’s timing and wording. The decision, which follows multiple legal challenges, permits voters to decide on a Democratic-drawn congressional map that could shift four House seats. The court ruled that blocking the vote was not an appropriate remedy despite concerns over legislative procedures. Early voting begins March 6. The outcome could reshape Virginia’s political landscape and set a precedent in the national debate over redistricting.