Court rejects GOP request to immediately block Virginia redistricting [View all]
A Virginia court rejected an emergency bid to halt a proposed constitutional amendment meant to counter Republican gerrymanders nationwide ahead of the 2026 elections.
In a ruling issued Tuesday, a Tazewell County judge denied a request from Republican legislators seeking to stop the General Assembly from moving forward with a constitutional amendment that could allow a redraw of the state’s congressional map.
The decision clears the way for Democrats to proceed with their redistricting plan just as the Virginia General Assembly convenes this week, when the amendment could be formally introduced.
Virginia Democrats have openly argued that unilateral disarmament amid aggressive Republican gerrymanders is no longer viable — and in recent days have signaled they could pursue a map producing a 10–1 congressional delegation, leaving just one GOP-leaning district.
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