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Virginia Court Invalidates Redistricting, Halts Four-Seat GOP Shift.

4/24/2026

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Virginia Tazewell County court ruled Tuesday’s redistricting referendum invalid and blocked the new congressional map.
The disputed map would have shifted four Republican-held U.S. House seats to Democrats in the November 2026 midterms.
The Republican National Committee filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the referendum from being implemented.
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones said his office will appeal the court’s decision.

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Virginia Tazewell County court ruled Tuesday’s redistricting referendum invalid and blocked the new congressional map.
The disputed map would have shifted four Republican-held U.S. House seats to Democrats in the November 2026 midterms.
The Republican National Committee filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the referendum from being implemented.
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones said his office will appeal the court’s decision.