Supreme Court deals blow to Virginia Democrats in fight over state court election map ruling

The US Supreme Court declined to intervene in a Virginia redistricting dispute, leaving intact a Virginia Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a voter-approved congressional map overhaul, dealing a major legal defeat to Virginia Democrats. The ruling effectively kills Democrats' effort to redraw congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterms. The decision comes as both parties escalate efforts nationwide to redraw congressional maps.