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Virginia Court Expedites Redistricting, Democrats Eye Four Seats

2/5/2026

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The Virginia Court of Appeals expedited Democrats' redistricting case to the Virginia Supreme Court, a procedural win that could let them redraw the congressional map and gain up to four seats.
A state judge previously blocked this measure due to procedural issues.
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld California's new congressional map, prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to celebrate the decision.

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Story summary

The Virginia Court of Appeals expedited Democrats' redistricting case to the Virginia Supreme Court, a procedural win that could let them redraw the congressional map and gain up to four seats.
A state judge previously blocked this measure due to procedural issues.
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld California's new congressional map, prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to celebrate the decision.