Virginia court strikes down redistricting amendment headed for April ballot

By: Markus Schmidt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: January 27, 2026

Words: 1,407

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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A Virginia circuit court on Tuesday struck down a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at giving lawmakers the option to redraw congressional districts mid-decade, dealing a major setback to Democratic legislative leaders who say the change is needed to respond to partisan gerrymandering in some Republican-led states and had hoped to put the measure before voters in an April referendum.

In a 22-page ruling issued by the Tazewell County Circuit Court, Judge Jack C. …

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