SCOTUS Hands Republicans A Major Redistricting Win

The outcome could reshape the state’s political map and influence control of multiple seats in the U.S. House, several political analysts have predicted.

The dispute began after Virginia voters approved a referendum that would redraw congressional districts in a way that analysts say could heavily favor Democrats, potentially giving them an advantage in up to 10 of the state’s 11 districts.

However, shortly after the vote, Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley Jr. ruled that the referendum could not be certified, citing procedural violations in how the measure was placed on the ballot.

Hurley’s ruling marked the third time a court has found legal issues with the redistricting effort.