Virginia Supreme Court weighs fate of redistricting amendment following legal challenge

Among the issues raised during oral arguments is how justices will view the definition of “election.”

RICHMOND, Va. — The future of Virginia’s newly redrawn political landscape hangs in the balance as the Commonwealth’s highest court considers whether lawmakers properly followed steps to pass a controversial redistricting amendment.

The Virginia Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in a high-stakes case that could void a recently passed referendum. Last week, voters narrowly approved an amendment to redraw the state’s congressional districts, a move projected to give Democrats a significant 10-to-1 advantage in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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