Analysis: In redistricting case, Supreme Court of Virginia gives new meaning to ‘prompt’

By: David M. Poole

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: February 16, 2026

Words: 489

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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The Supreme Court of Virginia on Friday said a Republican lawsuit challenging the validity of a redistricting referendum set for April 21 is “of such imperative public importance as to … require a prompt decision.”

Supreme Court of Virginia greenlights redistricting referendum

Then the court set the deadline for briefs on April 23, two days after the election is slated to take place.

Democrats cheered the decision, as it clears the way for …

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