US EditionGOP’s Hope to Undo New Redistricting Plan Grows After Judge Halts Maps
The ruling pauses new congressional maps as Republicans challenge the amendment’s ballot process and the case moves toward the state Supreme Court.
- On Wednesday, Tazewell County Circuit Court Judge Jack C. Hurley halted implementation of Virginia's voter-approved congressional redistricting amendment less than 24 hours after the measure passed.
- The decision stems from a lawsuit filed last year by the Republican National Committee alleging the General Assembly violated constitutional requirements when expanding a special legislative session to include the amendment.
- Voters approved the measure by over 3 percent, with nearly 3.1 million ballots cast; House Minority Leader Terry Kilgore argued the close vote undercuts Democratic claims of a sweeping mandate.
- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones stated his office will immediately file an appeal in the Court of Appeals, while legal observers expect the Supreme Court to expedite the process due to the election calendar.
- Democrats described the amendment as a temporary response to redistricting moves in other GOP-led states, though the new maps now remain in limbo pending further court action.
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The Winchester Star
GOP’s hope to undo Virginia’s new redistricting power grows after judge halts maps
After losing Tuesday’s closely watched redistricting referendum, Virginia Republicans are now shifting their focus to the courts, arguing the legal fight — not the ballot box — will ultimately determine whether the measure stands.
GOP’s hope to undo new redistricting plan grows after judge halts maps
After losing Tuesday’s closely watched redistricting referendum, Virginia Republicans are now shifting their focus to the courts, arguing the legal fight — not the ballot box — will ultimately determine whether the measure stands.
GOP sees new opening to overturn Virginia redistricting after judge blocks new maps
After losing Tuesday’s closely watched redistricting referendum, Virginia Republicans are now shifting their focus to the courts, arguing the legal fight — not the ballot box — will ultimately determine whether the measure stands.That legal fight escalated late Wednesday, when a Tazewell County Circuit Court judge issued a new ruling halting implementation of the voter-approved amendment less than 24 hours after it passed.With nearly all votes c…
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