Matthew Seligman
Coverage of Matthew Seligman in the Nexus archive.
- Cuccinelli says Dems undercut own redistricting defense as Virginia justices press ‘Yes’ camp
The Virginia Supreme Court heard arguments challenging the legality of a recent redistricting amendment, with former Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli criticizing Democrats for undermining their own defense by prioritizing early voting. The court appeared to scrutinize the 'Yes' campaign more intensely, while legal challenges to election certification remain unresolved.
- Virginia GOP, Dems battle it out over redistricting before state Supreme Court
The Virginia Supreme Court is reviewing a Republican challenge to a congressional redistricting plan approved by voters, which could allow Democrats to gain up to four additional U.S. House seats. Republicans argue the Democratic-led General Assembly violated procedural rules by fast-tracking a constitutional amendment for mid-decade redistricting, while Democrats claim the process followed all legal requirements.
- Virginia GOP, Dems battle it out over redistricting before state Supreme Court
The Virginia Supreme Court is reviewing a Republican challenge to a congressional redistricting plan approved by voters, which could shift the U.S. House delegate count from 6-5 to 10-1 in favor of Democrats. Republicans argue the Democratic-led General Assembly violated procedural rules by fast-tracking a constitutional amendment for mid-decade redistricting, while Democrats claim the process was lawful and ratified by voters.