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Virginia Supreme Court Throws Out Maps, Boosts GOP Edge

5/9/2026

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The Virginia Supreme Court overturned the state’s new congressional redistricting maps, rendering them invalid.
The decision gives Republicans a structural edge as they redraw districts throughout the South.
Sam Stein and Sarah Longwell analyze how the ruling reshapes the 2026 House battle.
Their analysis will be featured at Bulwark Live events in San Diego on May 20 and Los Angeles on May 21.

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Story summary

The Virginia Supreme Court overturned the state’s new congressional redistricting maps, rendering them invalid.
The decision gives Republicans a structural edge as they redraw districts throughout the South.
Sam Stein and Sarah Longwell analyze how the ruling reshapes the 2026 House battle.
Their analysis will be featured at Bulwark Live events in San Diego on May 20 and Los Angeles on May 21.