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Virginia Supreme Court to Hear GOP Redistricting Challenge

4/27/2026

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The Virginia Supreme Court will hear Republican arguments on Monday that could overturn the voter-approved congressional redistricting amendment.
Judge Jack Hurley ruled the amendment unconstitutional for procedural failures and misleading ballot language, prompting the Supreme Court to place his order on hold while scheduling oral arguments.
The pending decision leaves Democrats’ projected control of ten of eleven seats—and a possible addition of four House seats before the May 26 filing deadline—uncertain.

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The Virginia Supreme Court will hear Republican arguments on Monday that could overturn the voter-approved congressional redistricting amendment.
Judge Jack Hurley ruled the amendment unconstitutional for procedural failures and misleading ballot language, prompting the Supreme Court to place his order on hold while scheduling oral arguments.
The pending decision leaves Democrats’ projected control of ten of eleven seats—and a possible addition of four House seats before the May 26 filing deadline—uncertain.