Virginia’s Top Court Blocks Democrats’ New Congressional Map
The Virginia Supreme Court blocked a new congressional map approved by state voters that was poised to help Democrats gain additional US House seats, giving Republicans an important victory after a year of redistricting efforts had largely ended in a stalemate.
The state’s highest court ruled on Friday that the legislature’s process for pursuing the new map violated Virginia’s Constitution and ordered that an earlier version be used in the upcoming midterm elections. The decision marks a significant milestone in an escalating effort by Republicans and Democrats to maximize partisan advantages ahead of the November vote by redrawing congressional districts.
The Democrat-led Virginia plan came in response to a redistricting effort by Republicans supported by President Donald Trump that started in Texas last year. In a 4-3 decision, the court concluded that the Virginia legislature failed to comply with a requirement that a state general election take place in between two votes by lawmakers to adopt a constitutional amendment. We get reaction from Bloomberg Government’s Greg Giroux.
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