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Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats
Justices are weighing whether Republicans can void a map voters approved by 51.5% to 48.5%, a decision that could shift four House seats.
- A Virginia circuit court judge refused to block the new congressional map approved by voters in a statewide special election, dismissing claims that the Democrat-led legislature overstepped its authority and that the map was unfairly skewed.
- The Republican National Committee challenged the map's legality, arguing that the redistricting amendment vote violated procedures because the legislature passed it while early voting was underway, but the court found these claims debatable and unlikely to succeed.
- The Virginia Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether the legislature followed proper constitutional procedures in passing the amendment, with the map possibly increasing Democratic seats from six to ten.
- Legal challenges and appeals regarding the map continue, with the matter potentially impacting the 2026 midterm elections.
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