US Supreme Court decision ends Virginia’s redistricting fight, reshapes 2026 races

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Virginia Democrats' emergency appeal over congressional redistricting, ending efforts to revive the state’s redistricting referendum and reshaping the 2026 races. This decision left in place the 2021 congressional districts, leading to Democratic campaign suspensions and forcing both parties to regroup. Political analysts note Democrats still see Virginia as competitive despite the collapsed redistricting plan.