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Virginia judge blocks Democrats’ referendum, a blow to redistricting effort over 4 U.S. House seats

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A Virginia court on Thursday temporarily blocked Democrats from preparing for an April voter referendum to redraw the state’s congressional maps.

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  1. PJ Media

    BREAKING: Judge Halts Virginia Gerrymandering (opens PJ Media)

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    Virginia judge halts April referendum on Democrats' illegal gerrymandered map, blocking partisan redistricting.

  2. Roll Call

    Virginia judge pauses redistricting referendum (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    Virginia efforts part of Democratic response to redistricting plans in Texas and other states fueled by President Donald Trump.

  3. MyNorthwest

    Virginia judge temporarily blocks Democrats' redistricting work on bid to flip 4 congressional seats (opens MyNorthwest)

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    TAZEWELL, Va. (AP) — A Virginia judge is temporarily blocking Democrats’ work on a redistricting referendum in their bid to flip four congressional seats.

  4. WTOP Washington DC

    Virginia judge blocks Democrats’ referendum, a blow to redistricting effort over 4 U.S. House seats (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    A Virginia court on Thursday temporarily blocked Democrats from preparing for an April voter referendum to redraw the state’s congressional maps.

  5. NBC4 Washington

    Virginia judge blocks Democrats' referendum in blow to redistricting effort (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    A Virginia judge is temporarily blocking Democrats’ plan to hold an April referendum on new congressional maps that could seriously impact the midterm...

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