A Virginia court blocked a voter-approved congressional map on Wednesday that Democrats hoped could win them seats in midterm elections, with the state attorney general vowing to appeal. US President Donald Trump launched a redistricting battle last year, pushing Republicans to redraw the maps in Texas.
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A Virginia court on Wednesday halted a new Democratic-drawn congressional map approved by voters that could flip four Republican seats in the US House of Representatives in November's midterm elections.
The court in Tazewell County said Tuesday's referendum was invalid, blocking the state from taking any action to enact the new districts. The Republican National Committee sued to block the referendum. Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones said his office would appeal the ruling.
"As I said last night, Virginia voters have spoken, and an activist judge should not have veto power over the People's vote. We look forward to defending the outcome of last night's election in court," Jones said in a post on X.
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A Virginia court on Wednesday halted a new Democratic-drawn congressional map approved by voters that could flip four Republican seats in the US House of Representatives in November's midterm elections. The court in Tazewell County said Tuesday's referendum was invalid, blocking the state from taking any action to enact the new districts.
The Republican National Committee sued to block the referendum. Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones said his office would appeal the ruling.
(FRANCE 24 with Reuters)
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