Virginia judge strikes down Democrats' redistricting push - Fox News
A Virginia judge struck down a redistricting amendment, ruling lawmakers violated constitutional requirements during 2024 special session proceedings.
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A Virginia judge temporarily blocked Democrats' plan to hold an April referendum on new congressional maps, creating a pause in the redistricting effort for this election cycle. This order is temporary and subject to appeals, so the regulatory timeline could shift depending on court actions.[3][6][9]
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The ruling followed lawsuits from Republican groups arguing the ballot timing and language were unlawful, and it comes amid a larger ongoing legal battle over Virginia redistricting that included earlier state court actions blocking or delaying related measures.[1][6][7]
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In late February 2026, more recent actions again signaled judicial pushback on fast-tracked redistricting steps, with officials signaling plans to appeal and the potential that the referendum could be halted for the year if challenges persist.[8][1]
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