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Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to allow use of new congressional map
Virginia Democrats say the ruling would keep Republicans in five House seats and block a map that could give Democrats four more.
- On Monday, Virginia Democrats filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to revive a voter-approved congressional map projected to help the party gain four additional House seats.
- The Virginia Supreme Court's 4-3 decision on Friday invalidated the redistricting plan, finding lawmakers improperly initiated the ballot process after early voting had already commenced.
- Following the ruling, Democratic leaders reportedly discussed lowering the mandatory retirement age for state Supreme Court justices from 75 to 54, a move that would effectively vacate the entire court overnight.
- Legal experts consider the emergency appeal a long shot, as the U.S. Supreme Court typically avoids second-guessing state courts' interpretations of their own constitutions.
- Virginia Elections Commissioner Steven Koski warned that Tuesday, May 12, marks the final day for map adjustments, leaving lawmakers limited time to resolve the redistricting dispute before primary deadlines are disrupted.
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