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Virginia Supreme Court Rules Redistricting Referendum Unconstitutional: A Victory for Voters

In an opinion written by Justice D. Arthur Kelsey, the Virginia Supreme Court has today ruled that the controversial redistricting referendum—narrowly approved by voters on April 2...

Thomas: Can Virginians Count on a Simple Reading of the Law?

The Virginia Supreme Court on Monday heard arguments from Republican plaintiffs and Democrat defendants regarding the legality of the April 21 redistricting referendum. The issue b...

Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down Redistricting Amendment

On May 8, 2026, the Supreme Court of Virginia issued its opinion in Scott v. McDougle, invalidating a proposed constitutional amendment that would have authorized the General Assem...

Virginia Surrenders to the National Popular Vote Movement

The Electoral College provides a brilliant safeguard for the republic and must be guarded. by Jacob Grandstaff On April 14, Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed Virginia into the Nat...

Virginia GOP on the Front Lines to ‘Keep Fairness’ in House District Maps 

Today, Virginians are flocking to the polls to vote on whether to amend the Virginia Constitution and let the state Legislature redraw the state’s congressional maps. The map state...

Virginia Supreme Court overturns redistricting referendum vote in 4-3 ruling

The Supreme Court of Virginia invalidated a redistricting referendum that would have favored Democrats, citing constitutional violations in the legislative process. The post Virgin...

Virginia joins lawsuit over federal election control

Virginia joined 21 Democratic attorneys general in suing over President Trump's executive order on federal election administration, citing constitutional concerns. The post Virgini...

Virginia Supremes Speak

The Virginia Supreme Court has struck down the redistricting amendment on the grounds that lawmakers violated the state constitutional procedure for placing amendments on the ballo...

Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats

Virginia's Supreme Court is considering whether a voter-approved redistricting amendment complied with the state's constitutional requirements.

Virginia Circuit Court Rules Redistricting Vote Unconstitutional

by Mariane Angela at CDN - A Virginia circuit court in Tazewell County issued a ruling Wednesday that strikes down a series of election-related laws, handing a major legal defeat...

Supreme Court of Virginia blocks redistricting election certification

The Supreme Court of Virginia denied a motion to certify the April 21 special election on congressional redistricting, upholding a stay issued by a Tazewell County judge. The post...

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down voter-approved partisan redistricting amendment

The Supreme Court of Virginia on Friday struck down a voter-approved constitutional amendment authorizing partisan gerrymandering of the state’s congressional districts, ruling 4-3...

Lawsuit Seeks To Stop People Who Have Never Lived In Virginia From Voting There

Virginia election officials are violating the state’s constitution by allowing individuals who have never resided in the commonwealth to vote in its elections, a lawsuit filed Mond...

Virginia Amends Franchise Law to Bar Governing Law Provisions, Post-Termination Noncompete Restrictions

On April 13, 2026, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed into law the legislation, passed by Virginia’s General Assembly on March 31, 2026, amends Virginia’s Retail Franchising A...

Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down Democrat Gerrymander

'Under this thesis, early Virginia voters unknowingly forfeited their constitutionally protected opportunity to vote for or against delegates who favor or disfavor amending the Con...

What’s next after Supreme Court of Virginia’s redistricting decision? 

The Supreme Court of Virginia invalidated a constitutional amendment on redistricting, ruling the General Assembly violated the state constitution's election definition. The post W...

Virginia gõ cửa TCPV, yêu cầu được dùng bản đồ khu vực mới

Các lãnh đạo Dân Chủ tại Virginia kiện lên Tối Cao Pháp Viện, yêu cầu cho phép dùng bản đồ khu vực bầu cử mới đã được cử tri thông qua...

Virginia Supreme Court considers GOP challenge to voter-approved redistricting plan favoring Democrats

Virginia's Supreme Court is considering whether a voter-approved redistricting amendment complied with the state's constitutional requirements.

Virginia's Unconstitutional Effort to Strip Property Tax Exemptions From Pro-Confederate Groups

The groups and their ideology are awful. But Virginia's policy violates the First Amendment. Allowing it to stand could set a dangerous precedent.

Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats

Virginia's Supreme Court is considering whether a voter-approved redistricting amendment complied with the state's constitutional requirements.

Virginia Lawmakers Exempt Themselves from Their Own Gun Law

Two Virginians. Two handguns. One law. by Jeff Bayard Imagine this scenario: The Walmart parking lot on Midlothian Turnpike is half-empty at 9:47 p.m. A man named David walks out w...

“Restore Fairness”? The Ballot Battle for Virginia’s Map Now Can Continue in the Virginia Supreme Court

  Yesterday, Virginians took to the polls to decide on a proposed amendment to the state's constitution that would "restore fairness" by "ensuring" standards in redistricting. The...

Pro-Lifers March On Richmond As Democrats Race To Write Unlimited Abortion Into Virginia’s Constitution

The abortion amendment Virginia Democrats passed along party lines this session includes no age limit, no parental rights, and no conscience protections.