Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redistricting plan, dimming party’s midterm hopes
The 4-3 ruling says the amendment process violated the state constitution and keeps the current 6-5 congressional split in place.
- On Friday, May 8, 2026, the Virginia Supreme Court struck down a voter-approved redistricting amendment in a 4-3 decision, ruling the Democratic-led General Assembly violated procedural requirements in placing the measure on the ballot.
- Justices found the legislature failed to comply with constitutional sequencing requirements when the initial vote occurred after early voting for the 2025 general election had already commenced, violating state constitutional mandates.
- Blocking the Democratic-drawn plan preserves the 2021 congressional map, maintaining Virginia's current 6-5 Democratic advantage instead of the proposed 10-1 margin that Democrats sought to gain up to four House seats.
- Certification remains halted as state election officials navigate delays that complicate candidate filings and primary preparations, with the May 25 filing deadline now imminent and uncertainty over district boundaries persisting.
- The ruling intensifies the national redistricting battle ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, as both parties maneuver for electoral advantage in the narrowly divided House while Republican-led states accelerate their own map changes.
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