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Virginia Court Blocks Redistricting; Democrats Nominate McGuire Opponents, Trump Leads

8/6/2026

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Virginia Supreme Court struck down the Democrat-backed mid-decade redistricting plan, keeping the current map for 2026.
Democratic primary voters nominated prosecutor Shannon Taylor for the 1st District, former Rep. Elaine Luria for the 2nd, and former Rep. Tom Perriello for the 5th to face incumbent Rep. John McGuire.
President Donald Trump earned 52% in the 1st District and 55% in the 5th, beating Kamala Harris who got 47% and 43%.

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Story summary

Virginia Supreme Court struck down the Democrat-backed mid-decade redistricting plan, keeping the current map for 2026.
Democratic primary voters nominated prosecutor Shannon Taylor for the 1st District, former Rep. Elaine Luria for the 2nd, and former Rep. Tom Perriello for the 5th to face incumbent Rep. John McGuire.
President Donald Trump earned 52% in the 1st District and 55% in the 5th, beating Kamala Harris who got 47% and 43%.