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NewsBreitbartMay 9, 2026United States

Virginia Supreme Court Overturns Redistricting Referendum

The Virginia Supreme Court ruled 4-3 to invalidate a voter-approved redistricting referendum, citing a violation of the state constitution's amendment process. The decision prevents the implementation of new congressional maps that would have significantly altered the partisan balance of the state's districts.

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Why It Matters

The court's decision maintains the current congressional district map, preventing a shift from a 6-5 Democrat-Republican split to a 10-1 Democrat-Republican split in Virginia's congressional delegation.

Key Facts

  • The Virginia Supreme Court issued a 4-3 decision invalidating a redistricting referendum.
  • The court ruled the legislative process used to advance the referendum violated Article XII, Section 1 of the Constitution of Virginia.
  • The proposed referendum would have changed Virginia's congressional map from 6 Democrat and 5 Republican districts to 10 Democrat and 1 Republican district.
  • The General Assembly submitted the proposed constitutional amendment to voters on March 6, 2026.
  • Voters cast ballots on the referendum in April 2026.
  • The ruling prevents the adoption of the new congressional maps.

Who's Mentioned

organizationVirginia Supreme Court“The judicial body that issued the 4-3 ruling.”personKamala Harris“Former Vice President who criticized the court's ruling.”personDonald Trump“Former President who supported the court's decision.”personGlenn Youngkin“Former Virginia Governor who supported the court's decision.”personHakeem Jeffries“House Minority Leader who criticized the court's ruling.”