Ryan McDougle

The Virginia Supreme Court ruled 4-3 to invalidate Democrats' major redistricting effort, citing failure to properly follow state law. Republicans celebrated the decision, mocking Senate President Pro Tem Lillie Louise Lucas. The court's ruling was seen as a victory for Republicans and a vindication of critics of the plan.

The Virginia Supreme Court ruled 4-3 to invalidate Democrats' major redistricting effort, citing failure to follow state law. Republicans celebrated the decision, mocking Senate President Pro Tem Lillie Louise Lucas. The court's ruling was seen as a win for Republicans and a validation of critics of the plan.

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.

The Virginia Supreme Court heard arguments challenging the legality of a recent redistricting amendment, with former AG Ken Cuccinelli criticizing Democrats' defense of the 'Yes' campaign. The court pressed the 'Yes' camp's attorneys, who conceded the vote outcome's legal irrelevance, while Cuccinelli argued Democrats' early voting strategy and spending could backfire.

Virginia Republicans are challenging a redistricting referendum in court, arguing the process was illegitimate. The state Supreme Court will address the issue as a judge blocked certification of the voter-approved measure, which could shift congressional district lines to favor Democrats. Multiple legal cases, including RNC v. VA State Board of Elections, are pending.

Virginia Republicans are challenging a voter-approved redistricting measure in court, arguing the process was illegitimate and seeking to preserve Republican-held House seats. A lower court blocked certification of the referendum results, but the state Supreme Court previously allowed the process to proceed, creating a legal conflict as midterms approach.