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May 12, 2026

Virginia Supreme Court Invalidates Redistricting Plan, Complicating Democrats' Midterm Strategy

  • The Virginia Supreme Court ruled 4-3 to nullify a voter-approved redistricting plan, impacting Democrats' potential to gain four additional House seats.
  • The court's decision hinged on a procedural interpretation of what constitutes an 'election', declaring the amendment process invalid due to timing issues.
  • Democrats are appealing to the US Supreme Court to reinstate the new map, but the emergency appeal is unlikely to succeed.

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