Trump Falsely Claims Virginia Redistricting Election Was 'Rigged' on Truth Social

President Trump posted on Truth Social alleging that Virginia's redistricting referendum was 'RIGGED,' claiming there was a 'massive Mail In Ballot Drop' at the end of voting. The referendum, which narrowly passed on April 21, 2026, approved new congressional maps that favor Democrats with 10 of 11 House districts. Trump provided no evidence for his fraud claims, which multiple news outlets confirmed were baseless. Election officials confirmed the mail-in ballot counting was routine and followed standard procedures. This marks Trump's first major attack on the 2026 midterm elections and continues his pattern of refusing to accept election results unfavorable to Republicans. Trump also expressed hope that courts would reverse the new maps.

"A RIGGED ELECTION TOOK PLACE LAST NIGHT IN THE GREAT COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA! Republicans were winning, the Spirit was unbelievable, until the very end when, of course, there was a massive 'Mail In Ballot Drop!'" — Posted on Truth Social on April 22, 2026, the morning after Virginia's redistricting referendum results were certified. The post was made without evidence and contradicted by election officials who confirmed standard vote counting procedures.