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NewsThe Daily WireMay 8, 2026United States

Virginia Supreme Court Voids Redistricting Referendum

The Virginia Supreme Court has invalidated a voter-approved redistricting referendum, ruling that Democratic lawmakers failed to follow required constitutional procedures. The decision nullifies the proposed maps that would have altered Congressional representation in the state.

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Why It Matters

The court's ruling prevents the implementation of new congressional district maps, maintaining the current electoral boundaries and impacting the political composition of Virginia's congressional delegation.

Key Facts

  • The Virginia Supreme Court ruled 4-3 to invalidate a redistricting referendum.
  • The court found that the referendum violated the intervening-election requirement in Article XII, Section 1 of the Virginia Constitution.
  • The ruling renders the referendum null and void.
  • The proposed referendum would have changed congressional representation to a 10-1 advantage for Democrats.
  • The court determined the procedural violation undermined the integrity of the referendum vote.

Who's Mentioned

organizationVirginia Supreme Court“The judicial body that issued the 4-3 ruling invalidating the referendum.”personAbigail Spanberger“Governor of Virginia who supported the redistricting measure.”otherArticle XII, Section 1 of the Constitution of Virginia“The constitutional provision cited by the court as being violated.”personDonald Trump“President who commented on the ruling via social media.”personGavin Newsom“Governor of California who criticized the ruling.”personGlenn Younkin“Former Republican Governor of Virginia who opposed the measure.”