A Virginia court on Wednesday blocked the state from enacting new congressional districts that could allow Democrats to flip four Republican House seats in the 2026 midterm elections.
A judge in Tazewell County ruled that the constitutional amendment on redistricting, narrowly approved by voters in a closely watched election Tuesday night, was invalid.
Virginia redistricting could result in Democrats taking control of all but one of the state’s 11 congressional seats. Social Good Fund for Dave's Redistricting
A judge in Tazewell County ruled that the constitutional amendment on redistricting was invalid. Social Good Fund for Dave's Redistricting
Abigail Spanberger, governor of Virginia, speaks during a “Virginians For Fair Elections” canvassing event in Woodbridge, Virginia, US, on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Bloomberg via Getty ImagesThe ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by the Republican National Committee.
Virginia Democrat 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,” Jones said in a statement. “We look forward to defending the outcome of last night’s election in court.”
