Virginia Supreme Court tosses out congressional map that favored Democrats
Summary
The Virginia Supreme Court overturned a recently approved congressional map that favored Democrats, saying the way it was created broke the state's constitution. This ruling stops the map from being used and keeps the current balance of House seats between Democrats and Republicans in Virginia.Key Facts
- Virginia voters approved a new congressional map last month favoring Democrats in 10 districts.
- The Virginia Supreme Court ruled the process to create the map violated the state's constitution.
- The court’s decision canceled the referendum and said the map cannot be used.
- Virginia’s House delegation currently has six Democrats and five Republicans.
- Both of Virginia’s U.S. senators are Democrats.
- Republican leader Ryan McDougle supported the court’s ruling as a constitutional win.
- Democratic Speaker Don Scott said they respect the decision and noted high voter turnout.
- President Trump called the ruling a major win for Republicans in Virginia.
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