The Virginia Supreme Court has struck down a congressional redistricting map approved by voters in a referendum last month, ruling that the Democratic-controlled Legislature failed to follow constitutional procedures when advancing the measure.
The proposed map would likely have favored Democrats, giving them four additional congressional seats and creating a projected 10-to-1 advantage over Republicans in the state’s U.S. House delegation.
The decision could strengthen Republican efforts to maintain control of the U.S. House of Representatives ahead of the midterm elections. Virginia’s redistricting battle is part of a broader national fight over congressional boundaries that intensified after President Donald Trump encouraged Republican-led states to redraw districts last year….
Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down New Congressional Map That Favors Democrats
