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Virginia Supreme Court blocks Democrat's bid to alter US House map for party gain
The Virginia Supreme Court has voided a referendum that would have allowed Democrats to redraw the state's US House map, potentially handing them up to four additional seats in Congress. The court ruled that the process of creating the referendum violated the state constitution.
The Virginia Supreme Court has voided a Democratic attempt to redraw the state's US House map in an April referendum, which would have helped them win up to four more seats in Congress. The court ruled that the process of creating the referendum violated the state constitution. This decision blocks a potential electoral advantage for Democrats and preserves the current congressional map. The ruling could impact the 2024 elections, potentially giving Republicans an edge in competitive House races.
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