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Youngkin, Miyares join elected officials at 'Vote No Rally' in Lynchburg

MARK HAND The News & Advance
Apr 13, 2026
Apr 13, 2026 Updated 11 hrs ago
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Former Gov. Glenn Youngkin, joined by former Attorney General Jason Miyares (left) and Rep. John McGuire, R-5th, speaks to the news media on Saturday about why residents should vote "no" in the redistricting referendum.

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U.S. Rep. John McGuire, R-5th, hosted a rally in Lynchburg on Saturday morning, where he was joined by former Gov. Glenn Youngkin and former Attorney General Jason Miyares, to convince Virginians to vote against the congressional redistricting referendum on April 21.

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Former Attorney General Jason Miyares, former Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Congressman John McGuire — Former Attorney General Jason Miyares (from left), former Gov. Glenn Youngkin and U.S. Rep. John McGuire, R-5th, speak to reporters Saturday morning before rallying residents to vote against the redistricting referendum.
Mark Hand, The News & Advance

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U.S. Rep. John McGuire, R-5th, hosted a rally in Lynchburg against the redistricting referendum — U.S. Rep. John McGuire, R-5th, hosted a rally in Lynchburg on Saturday where former Gov. Glenn Youngkin, former Attorney General Jason Miyares and local elected officials expressed their opposition to the redistricting referendum.
Mark Hand The News & Advance

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Attendees listen to speeches at Vote No Rally in Lynchburg — Attendees listen to speakers at the Vote No Rally on Saturday held at the Bella Rose in Lynchburg.
Mark Hand The News & Advance

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