Supreme court rejects Virginia Democrats’ bid to restore congressional map
Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Virginia Democrats’ request to restore a new congressional map, leaving the current districts in place for upcoming elections. This decision follows a Virginia Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a recent state constitutional amendment related to redistricting.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court denied Virginia Democrats’ bid to bring back a congressional map that would have given them a chance to win four more House seats.
- The Virginia Supreme Court struck down a constitutional amendment passed by voters because it was introduced after early voting started.
- The amendment aimed to respond to Republican redistricting gains in other states.
- The U.S. Supreme Court usually intervenes only when federal law issues are involved.
- Virginia’s Democratic leaders argued the election does not count until election day, even if early voting has begun.
- Governor Abigail Spanberger’s office confirmed elections will occur under current district lines from 2021.
- The Virginia Republican Party supported the Supreme Court’s decision, saying it stops Democrats from trying to divide the state unfairly.
- Similar recent Supreme Court decisions have supported Republican-led redistricting efforts in other states like Alabama and Louisiana.
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