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Court Smacks Down Dems’ Redistricting Push In Key State [VA]

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Court Smacks Down Dems’ Redistricting Push In Key State

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By Cullen McCue
January 27, 2026



A Virginia judge on Tuesday ruled that Democrat-led efforts to radically redraw the state’s congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections is invalid.

Tazewell Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley Jr. issued a ruling declaring a proposed constitutional amendment by the Virginia General Assembly, which advanced out of committee earlier this week, was invalid.

Democrats had advanced the effort after securing control of the state legislature, as well as the governor’s mansion, in last year’s elections. Democrat lawmakers introduced a resolution during a special session to propose a constitutional amendment, which would have authorized the legislature to redraw congressional districts ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

Under the proposed map, Democrats would have controlled 10 of the district’s 11 U.S. House seats. The move was heavily criticized by state and national Republicans, as nearly 50 percent of Virginia voters supported President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

Under the current maps, Virginia’s delegation is balanced at 6-5, reflecting the state’s competitive political environment.

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