Ukraine-Russia three-day ceasefire, UK elections, Virginia redistricting upset - Reuters
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"I am disappointed by the Supreme Court of Virginia's ruling. But my focus as Governor will be on ensuring that all voters have the information necessary to make their voices heard this November in the midterm elections because in those elections we — the voters — will have the final say."
— Abigail Spanberger , Politician
"Democrats just learned that when you try to rig elections, you lose. Today, the Virginia Supreme Court sided with the rule of law and struck down Democrats' unconstitutional maps."
— Joe Gruters , Politician
"This violation irreparably undermines the integrity of the resulting referendum vote and renders it null and void."
— D. Arthur Kelsey , Executive
"We’re on offense, and we’re going to win."
— Richard Hudson , Politician
"They voted YES because they wanted to fight back against the Trump power grab."
— Don Scott , Politician
"In November, they will, and they’ll power Democrats to the House majority."
— Suzan DelBene , Politician
"Virginia Democrats’ corrupt scheme to rig the map has been crushed in court, restoring fairness and protecting the future of the Commonwealth."
— Richard Hudson , Politician
"Notwithstanding this bedrock principle, today the majority has broadened the meaning of the word 'election,' as used in the Virginia Constitution, to include the early voting period."
— Cleo Powell , Politician
"Virginians spoke loud and clear in 2020 that voters should pick their elected officials, not the other way around."
— Jason Miyares , Politician
"the ruling was a victory for Virginians’ right to fair and adequate representation against the democrats’ attempt to unfairly grab power through an unconstitutional gerrymander of Virginia."
— Jen Kiggans , Politician
"the court should not throw out the votes of more than 3 million Virginians who approved the map."
— Tim Kaine , Politician
"Huge win for the Republican Party, and America, in Virginia."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"They voted YES because they wanted to fight back against the Trump power grab."
— Don Scott , Politician
"The people will have the final say. In November, they will, and they’ll power Democrats to the House majority."
— Suzan DelBene , Politician
Key People
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger became Virginia’s first female governor and has served three terms in the U.S. House.
Chief Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court.
Justice D. Arthur Kelsey wrote for the majority in the Virginia Supreme Court's ruling.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Democratic Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates.
Former Republican Representative from Virginia.
Former Virginia Attorney General.
Republican Representative from Virginia.
Joe Gruters is the chairman of the Republican National Committee.
Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee.
Suzan DelBene chairs House Democrats’ campaign arm.
Tim Kaine is a U.S. Senator from Virginia.
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Axios reports on House Democrats' frustration following the Virginia Supreme Court ruling that struck down a congressional map potentially favoring them with up to four additional seats in the 2026 midterm elections.
2news.com reports on the Virginia Supreme Court striking down a voter-approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering another major setback to the party in a nationwide battle against Republicans for an edge in this year's midterm elections.
Virginia's Supreme Court overturned a ballot measure adopted by voters that would have targeted several Republican-held House seats. The court found that the legislative process to advance the ballot measure violated Virginia’s constitution, rendering the new congressional map invalid for the upcoming midterm elections.
The Virginia Supreme Court invalidated a voter-approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, ruling that the state's Democratic-led legislature violated procedural requirements when placing the constitutional amendment on the ballot. This decision is a significant setback for Democrats aiming to gain an edge in the upcoming midterm elections.
KALW reports on the Supreme Court of Virginia striking down the congressional redistricting approved by voters in April, delivering a major setback to Democrats' attempt to counter the pro-GOP reshuffling of voting maps led by President Trump.
Reuters reports on a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, recent developments in UK elections, and a significant ruling on Virginia's redistricting plan.
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled that the state’s Democratic-led legislature violated procedural requirements when placing the constitutional amendment on the ballot to authorize mid-decade redistricting. This ruling nullifies the results of the April 21 voter-approved amendment, impacting Democrats' plans to gain additional seats in the U.S. House during the midterm elections.
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