Washington — Virginia Democrats asked the Supreme Court on Monday to restore its new voter-approved congressional map that aimed to give Democrats an edge in the upcoming midterm elections, days after it was blocked by the state’s highest court. In a bid for emergency relief, the state Democratic leaders urged the Supreme Court to pause … Read more
WASHINGTON — Virginia Democrats on Monday filed a last-ditch request at the Supreme Court seeking to revive a recent voter-approved congressional district map for the state. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The move came after the Virginia Supreme Court ruled last week that the process … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Alabama’s Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation Friday that would demand the governor call special primary elections for impacted U.S. House districts if the Supreme Court allows the state to utilize district lines its legislature approved in 2023 but has been blocked from using. The governor also … Read more
After the Supreme Court ruled a Louisiana congressional map unconstitutional, Gov. Jeff Landry suspended primaries, the state is redrawing its map, and some Black voters fear losing their voice in D.C. Source link
The remaking of the U.S. political map accelerated this week in courts and legislatures, all of it in this round expected to boost Republicans in their attempt to keep control of Congress in November’s elections. This week’s major action came in Southern states, with a significant state court ruling in Virginia and continued fallout from … Read more
Why did Virginia’s Supreme Court reject the state’s new congressional map? – CBS News Watch CBS News In a victory for Republicans, the Virginia Supreme Court tossed out a new congressional map voters approved in April. CBS News election law expert and contributor David Becker breaks down the ruling. Source link
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation Friday that would set up new primary elections if the courts allow Republicans in the state to change their congressional and state Senate maps ahead of the November midterms. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Alabama’s primaries are set to … Read more
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Virginia Supreme Court strikes down congressional map that would benefit Democrats – CBS News Watch CBS News The Virginia Supreme Court ruled against a redistricting push passed by Virginia voters last month. CBS News’ Katrina Kaufman reports. Source link
Washington — The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday tossed out a congressional redistricting referendum passed by Virginia voters last month, striking a blow to Democrats hoping to gain a more favorable map and increase their number of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. The decision overturns voters’ approval of a new congressional map that would … Read more