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Virginia Supreme Court Invalidates Voter-Approved Redistricting Plan
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled 4-3 on Friday that the Democratic-led legislature violated constitutional procedures by advancing a mid-decade redistricting amendment after early voting had begun in the 2025 general election. The decision nullifies a voter-approved map that coul…
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Virginia Supreme Court Rules Legislature Violated Constitution in Redistricting Amendment Process
In a 4-3 ruling on May 8, 2026, the court voided maps narrowly passed by voters in April after finding the General Assembly submitted a constitutional amendment after early voting had begun. The decision leaves Virginia's court-imposed districts in place for the 2026 midterms. Cu…