Summary
A Virginia judge stopped Democrats from holding a voter referendum in April about changing congressional district maps. The decision is seen as a setback for Democrats seeking to gain more U.S. House seats.
Key Facts
- A Virginia court ruled against a planned voter referendum on congressional maps.
- The referendum aimed to help Democrats gain four more U.S. House seats.
- The Tazewell Circuit Court issued a temporary restraining order.
- The Republican National Committee requested the restraining order.
- Democrats plan to appeal the court's decision.
- The legal dispute involves the timing and wording of the proposed ballot referendum.