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Virginia Democrats go to Supreme Court seeking to override redistricting decision

Virginia Democrats go to Supreme Court seeking to override redistricting decision

Summary

Virginia Democrats have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a decision by the Virginia Supreme Court. The state court had struck down a new congressional map that voters had approved, just before upcoming elections.

Key Facts

  • Virginia's highest court invalidated a voter-approved redistricting plan last week.
  • The redistricting plan concerned new boundaries for congressional districts.
  • Virginia Democrats are seeking intervention from the U.S. Supreme Court.
  • The issue comes ahead of the midterm elections.
  • The redistricting plan was originally approved by voters through a ballot measure.
  • This legal battle is ongoing and updates are expected soon.
  • Redistricting changes how voting districts are drawn, affecting election results.
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