Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to reinstate blocked congressional map
Summary
Virginia Democrats asked the U.S. Supreme Court to restore a new congressional map that was blocked by the Virginia Supreme Court. The map, approved by voters, aimed to favor Democrats in the 2026 elections, but the state court said the process used to approve it broke Virginia's constitution.Key Facts
- Virginia Democrats requested emergency help from the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday.
- They want to reinstate a new congressional map approved by voters that favors Democrats.
- The Virginia Supreme Court blocked the map, saying the approval process broke state rules.
- The map would create 10 congressional districts likely to elect Democrats and only 1 safe Republican seat.
- Virginia currently has 6 Democratic and 5 Republican members in Congress.
- Similar mid-decade redistricting efforts have happened in Texas, California, North Carolina, Missouri, and Florida.
- The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Texas and California to use their new district maps this year.
- Virginia Democrats plan to appeal the state court's decision to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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