Advocacy groups press for transparency, public input during redistricting process Virginia Capitol (Source: wvir) By Joe Dashiell | WDBJ | April 12, 2021 at 9:17 PM EDT - Updated April 12 at 10:11 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - The work of the stateâs new redistricting commission will have a lasting impact on Virginia elections and political power. And people who are watching the process are calling on the members of the commission to reach out for as much public input as possible. For now, advocacy groups are giving members the benefit of the doubt. âWe continue to be very excited about the enormous potential of this commission and its work,â said Liz White, OneVirginia2021 Executive Director.