Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats' bid to revive new congressional map
The Supreme Court rejected Virginia Democrats' emergency request to reinstate a new congressional map approved by voters, leaving in place a state court ruling that invalidated the redistricting amendment. The state's highest court had found that lawmakers failed to follow proper constitutional procedures in putting the measure before voters. The decision ends a Democratic effort to reshape Virginia's House districts mid-decade in hopes of gaining political advantage.
- ▪The Supreme Court declined to intervene in Virginia's redistricting dispute, allowing a state court ruling to stand.
- ▪Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment for new congressional maps in April, but the state Supreme Court later invalidated it due to procedural flaws.
- ▪Dorothy McAuliffe, a Democratic candidate for a newly created seat, suspended her campaign following the court's decision.
- ▪Virginia Democrats argued the state court's ruling violated federal law, but Republicans maintained the issue was a matter of state law.
- ▪Similar redistricting battles are unfolding in states like Texas, California, North Carolina, and Louisiana amid partisan efforts to influence election outcomes.
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Politics Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats' bid to revive new congressional map By Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Melissa Quinn Updated on: May 16, 2026 / 10:51 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.In an unsigned one-sentence order, the Supreme Court left intact a ruling from Virginia's highest court that invalidated an amendment to the state constitution authorizing adoption of the new House district lines.
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