Virginia Supreme Court throws out redistricting referendum results
Summary
The Virginia Supreme Court canceled the results of a recent vote where people approved changing the state's congressional district map. This decision stops Democrats from redrawing the districts before the November elections, after a costly campaign and legal battles.Key Facts
- Virginia voters narrowly approved a redistricting referendum last month.
- The state's Supreme Court overturned the referendum results, ruling it unconstitutional.
- The referendum aimed to change congressional districts ahead of the 2024 midterm elections.
- The new map could have shifted Virginia's congressional seats from 6-5 Democrat to 10-1 Democrat.
- Republicans had sued to block the referendum, arguing it violated Virginia’s constitution.
- Virginia law requires constitutional amendments to pass two General Assembly sessions, one before and one after an election.
- The court questioned when the "next general election" occurs under state law, affecting the amendment’s validity.
- The ruling is rare but not unprecedented in Virginia’s history.
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