Virginia Supreme Court Tosses Dem-Backed Redistricting Map, Upending Expected 10-1 Edge
The ruling is a significant victory for Republicans in the state, who argued the map was an "unconstitutional power grab," and would grant Democrats a 10-1 advantage.
TL;DR
- The Virginia Supreme Court invalidated a voter-approved redistricting map.
- The court cited a violation of Article XII, Section 1 of the Constitution of Virginia.
- The invalidated map was expected to create a 10-1 advantage for Democrats in Virginia's congressional delegation.
- Republicans had sued to block the map, calling it an "unconstitutional power grab."
- President Trump and other Republicans praised the ruling as a victory for the Republican Party and election integrity.
- Democrats, including Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones, lamented the decision, stating it puts politics over law and silences voters' voices.
- The ruling comes ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and is part of ongoing redistricting battles.