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Virginia Supreme Court Denies Pause on Democratic Map Vote

4/29/2026

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Virginia Supreme Court refused to pause a ruling that barred certification of a map change favoring Democrats 10-1.
Attorney General Jay Jones’s request to certify the referendum was denied.
A Tazewell County circuit judge earlier declared the referendum unconstitutional after a Republican National Committee lawsuit.
The State Board of Elections will meet on Friday, May 1, to consider steps, while the justices will address the merits on an unscheduled date.

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Virginia Supreme Court refused to pause a ruling that barred certification of a map change favoring Democrats 10-1.
Attorney General Jay Jones’s request to certify the referendum was denied.
A Tazewell County circuit judge earlier declared the referendum unconstitutional after a Republican National Committee lawsuit.
The State Board of Elections will meet on Friday, May 1, to consider steps, while the justices will address the merits on an unscheduled date.