Virginia Supreme Court Tosses Out Congressional Map That Favored Democrats

Updated on: May 8, 2026 / 11:20 AM EDT / CBS News

Virginia Supreme Court Tosses Out Congressional Map That Favored Democrats

TL;DR

  • The Virginia Supreme Court invalidated a voter-approved congressional redistricting referendum.
  • The court cited a violation of Article XII, Section 1 of the Constitution of Virginia in its ruling.
  • The invalidated map would have favored Democrats, potentially giving them 10 out of 11 House seats.
  • Virginia's current House delegation is split between six Democrats and five Republicans.
  • Republican officials praised the ruling, stating the constitution must be followed.
  • Democratic officials respected the decision and vowed to campaign and win on the existing maps.