Virginia could be next to redraw its congressional map. There's a redistricting referendum on the ballot April 21. If voters approve the plan and it survives a court challenge, Virginia Democrats would be in line for more U.S. House seats and that could help counter Republican gains made through mid-decade redistricting elsewhere. Virginia's new map would combine conservative rural areas with liberal suburbs and give Democrats a better shot in more congressional districts. Some voters welcome the chance to push back against President Donald Trump and Republicans in Washington. Others worry about being represented by Democrats unfamiliar with the needs of their communities.

A Missouri judge has allowed the use of new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump. A judge ruled Friday that the new districts can remain in place while election officials determine whether opponents submitted enough petition signatures to trigger a referendum. The ruling is a victory for Republicans, because it means the new district lines are to be followed as candidates file for office. Opponents had argued the districts should have been suspended after referendum petitions were submitted. Republicans hope the new districts will help them win an additional seat in the November elections.

Kazakhstanis are voting Sunday in a referendum on a new constitution that analysts say could allow President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to extend his hold on power beyond his current term. Tokayev frames the changes as necessary for swift decision-making in a changing world, but analysts say the reforms — which would merge parliament’s two chambers into one and give the president sole authority to appoint government officials — would consolidate Tokayev's power and could be use to reset presidential term limits.