US EditionVirginia court blocks voter‑approved congressional map backed by Democrats
Judge Jack Hurley said the ballot language was misleading and that certification would harm Republican incumbents, while Attorney General Jay Jones said he will appeal.
- On Wednesday, Tazewell County Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley Jr. blocked the certification of Virginia's redistricting referendum results, declaring the voter-approved congressional map unconstitutional.
- Democrats advanced the referendum to redraw Virginia's congressional maps, aiming to shift the state's delegation from a 6-5 split to a 10-1 advantage while claiming to "restore fairness."
- Hurley determined the amendment was improperly introduced during a 2024 budget special session and failed to meet mandatory notice requirements before the prior election.
- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones vowed to immediately appeal the decision, asserting that "an activist judge should not have veto power over the People's vote."
- The Virginia Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments as early as Monday, with the legal challenge likely determining whether the new map can be implemented before midterm elections.
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‘Flagrantly misleading’: Judge rules Virginia redistricting referendum unconstitutional
by WorldTribune Staff / 247 Real News April 23, 2026 One day after Democrats thought they had secured four new seats in the House via the Virginia redistricting vote, Tazewell County Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley on Wednesday ruled the referendum unconstitutional. Hurley barred state election officials from modifying election districts or proceeding with the […]
MichaelSavage.com – Judge Blocks Virginia from Certifying Results of Redistricting Referendum
A Virginia judge issued a ruling blocking Virginia from moving forward with certifying the results of a special election regarding a redistricting referendum that could possibly allow Democrats to gain four congressional seats. In the ruling from the Tazewell Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurtley, issued on Wednesday, the judge explained that “the process underlying the…
Virginia judge temporarily blocks new congressional maps
A state judge halted Virginia's new congressional maps on Wednesday, just one day after voters passed a redistricting referendum. Tazewell County Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley ordered state officials not to certify Tuesday’s results and barred steps to implement the new districts. Why did the judge stop the new maps? In his ruling, Hurley said the referendum violated multiple parts of the state constitution, including a 90-day public notice re…
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