GOP’s hope to undo Virginia’s new redistricting power grows after judge halts maps

By: Markus Schmidt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: April 23, 2026

Words: 1,402

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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After losing Tuesday’s closely watched redistricting referendum, Virginia Republicans are now shifting their focus to the courts, arguing the legal fight — not the ballot box — will ultimately determine whether the measure stands.

That legal fight escalated late Wednesday, when a Tazewell County Circuit Court judge issued a new ruling halting implementation of the voter-approved amendment less than 24 hours after it passed.

With nearly all votes counted by Wednesday afternoon, …

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