Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down Gerrymander Referendum
The Constitution of Virginia requires strict, step‑by‑step compliance with the amendment process so that voters receive proper notice and can evaluate proposed changes to their governing charter before a consequential election;
By Liberty Counsel —— Bio and Archives--May 8, 2026
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RICHMOND, VA – Today, the Virginia Supreme Court overturned a congressional redistricting referendum by ruling that Democratic lawmakers violated constitutional procedural rules required to place it on the ballot. Virginia voters narrowly approved the referendum 51 percent to 48 percent in April 2026, which would have redrawn the state’s U.S. House district map leaving Republicans with just one congressional seat. However, the state’s high court invalidated the referendum since it was unconstitutionally rushed in an accelerated special legislative session rather than over multiple sessions as legally required—a process that “incurably” tainted the entire vote, the court ruled.
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