Virginia Supreme Court invalidates redrawn congressional map
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Virginia’s Supreme Court invalidated the state’s new congressional map Friday, overturning a ballot measure adopted by voters that would have targeted several Republican-held House seats. The majority opinion, written by Justice D.
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Virginia’s Supreme Court invalidated the state’s new congressional map Friday, overturning a ballot measure adopted by voters that would have targeted several Republican-held House seats. The majority opinion, written by Justice D.
The ruling is a significant victory for Republicans in the state, who argued the map was an "unconstitutional power grab," and would grant Democrats a 10-1 advantage.
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday blocked a new Democratic-drawn congressional map from taking effect, delivering a major boost for Republicans as they defend their narrow House majority in the midterm elections.
