Virginia judge stays certification of redistricting vote

[Concerned American]

Which constitution are you talking about? The US or VA State? Can you quote where it's "unconstitutional" I doubt it.

Seems a judge disagrees with you and he is qualified. You?

 

[Leo123]

MSN

A Virginia County Court on Wednesday barred certification of the state's redistricting referendum, pending appeal, according to former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli and state Rep. Wren Williams, R-Va.

The Tazewell County Circuit Court issued the injunction barring certification. The order will face certain appeal and likely head to the state Supreme Court, which is already expected to address a challenge to the referendum.

"UPDATE on referendum lawsuits: The Tazewell Circuit Court just ruled the referendum unconstitutional," Cuccinelli posted on X. "The Judge entered an injunction blocking certification of the election & denied a motion to stay pending appeal. A final order will be entered once drafted, & it will be immediately appealed."

"BIG WIN: Tazewell Circuit Court just enjoined the certification of the special election!!" Williams wrote. "UPDATE: From the Tazewell Circuit Court, the Judge reaffirmed all prior rulings, declared the referendum as unconstitutional and the amendment process of HB 1384 as unconstitutional. He entered injunctive relief and specifically enjoyed the certification of the election. He denied a motion to stay pending appeal. A final order will be entered once drafted."

Virginia voters on Wednesday narrowly approved a redistricting referendum that would allow the state legislature to redraw its congressional maps in a manner expected to favor Democrats. The state Supreme Court is expected to take up a challenge to the referendum later this month.

Interdasting. The Tazwell County Judge has been on a roll lately.

SCOTUS here we come?

 

[Rawley]

Yes he has. Multiple times. He' a partisan hack.

No he hasn't. You're lying

 

[struth]

Will be overturned by tomorrow. A clear republican hack.

It’s tomorrow

Still not overturned

The rule of law got in the way of the Dems illegal fascist power grab

 

[struth]

Can you or Isriah Martin show us the cases that the court of appeals or ScoVa has overturned him on?

If not you are just lying

 

[struth]

Why would the feds do that?

In VA we did that, made it a constitutional amendment, the dems have ignored the Va constitution and did a illegal power grab

 

[struth]

Which constitution are you talking about? The US or VA State? Can you quote where it's "unconstitutional" I doubt it.

Virginia’s Constitution of Virginia - Article II. Franchise and Officers

 

[SeaMajor7]

F-curves are so 2020.

 

[citygator]

No he hasn't. You're lying

Here’s a clean, factual timeline of what you’re referring to—the repeated interventions by Tazewell County Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley Jr. and how the Supreme Court of Virginia has already stepped in (or is expected to again).

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Virginia Redistricting Legal Timeline (2025–April 2026)​

Late 2025 – January 2026: Initial challenge​

• Virginia Democrats pass a constitutional amendment to allow mid-decade redistricting.
• Lawsuits are filed arguing the process violated legislative rules and the state constitution.

Jan 27–28, 2026​

• Hurley rules the amendment invalid before it even reaches voters.
• Key reasoning:
  • Improper legislative procedure
  • Timing issues with constitutional requirements

This is the first major halt.

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February 2026: Attempt to stop the vote entirely​

Feb 13, 2026​

• The Virginia Supreme Court allows the referendum to proceed, despite the lower court ruling.

First clear example of Hurley being overridden (procedurally).

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Feb 19, 2026​

• Hurley issues an emergency injunction:
  • Blocks the state from preparing or holding the referendum
  • Criticizes ballot wording (e.g., “restore fairness”) as misleading

Second attempt to halt the process.

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March 4, 2026​

• The Virginia Supreme Court stays (pauses) Hurley’s injunction
• Result:
  • Early voting begins as planned on March 6

Second time his ruling is set aside / neutralized.

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April 2026: Voters approve the measure​

April 21, 2026​

• Virginia voters approve the redistricting referendum (~51–52%).

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April 22, 2026: Immediate post-election intervention​

• Within 24 hours, Hurley:
  • Declares the amendment void
  • Blocks certification of the vote
  • Prohibits implementation of new maps

Third major intervention—this is the one you’re referencing.

• This ruling is now:
  • Being appealed
  • Widely expected to head back to the Virginia Supreme Court again

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Pattern / What’s Actually Happening​

Repeated cycle:​

1. Hurley blocks or halts the redistricting effort
2. Higher courts (especially the Virginia Supreme Court) step in
3. His rulings are stayed or bypassed procedurally
4. He issues another ruling at a later stage

So far:​

• At least 2 prior interventions by Hurley have been effectively overturned or paused:
  • Feb 13 (Supreme Court allows vote)
  • March 4 (Supreme Court stays injunction)
• The April 22 ruling is the latest escalation, not yet resolved.

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Key Legal Arguments Being Fought​

Hurley’s rulings consistently hinge on:

• Legislative procedure violations
• Constitutional timing/technical requirements
• Ballot language being misleading

Appeals argue:

• Courts are overreaching into legislative authority
• Voters have now approved the measure directly

---

Bottom line​

• This is not a one-off ruling—it’s an ongoing judicial tug-of-war.
• Hurley has repeatedly tried to stop the process at multiple stages.
• The Virginia Supreme Court has already intervened twice to keep the process moving.
• The latest ruling (post-vote) sets up the final, likely decisive showdown at the state high court.

 

[Rawley]

Here’s a clean, factual timeline of what you’re referring to—the repeated interventions by Tazewell County Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley Jr. and how the Supreme Court of Virginia has already stepped in (or is expected to again).

---

Virginia Redistricting Legal Timeline (2025–April 2026)​

Late 2025 – January 2026: Initial challenge​

• Virginia Democrats pass a constitutional amendment to allow mid-decade redistricting.
• Lawsuits are filed arguing the process violated legislative rules and the state constitution.

Jan 27–28, 2026​

• Hurley rules the amendment invalid before it even reaches voters.
• Key reasoning:
  • Improper legislative procedure
  • Timing issues with constitutional requirements

This is the first major halt.

---

February 2026: Attempt to stop the vote entirely​

Feb 13, 2026​

• The Virginia Supreme Court allows the referendum to proceed, despite the lower court ruling.

First clear example of Hurley being overridden (procedurally).

---

Feb 19, 2026​

• Hurley issues an emergency injunction:
  • Blocks the state from preparing or holding the referendum
  • Criticizes ballot wording (e.g., “restore fairness”) as misleading

Second attempt to halt the process.

---

March 4, 2026​

• The Virginia Supreme Court stays (pauses) Hurley’s injunction
• Result:
  • Early voting begins as planned on March 6

Second time his ruling is set aside / neutralized.

---

April 2026: Voters approve the measure​

April 21, 2026​

• Virginia voters approve the redistricting referendum (~51–52%).

---

April 22, 2026: Immediate post-election intervention​

• Within 24 hours, Hurley:
  • Declares the amendment void
  • Blocks certification of the vote
  • Prohibits implementation of new maps

Third major intervention—this is the one you’re referencing.

• This ruling is now:
  • Being appealed
  • Widely expected to head back to the Virginia Supreme Court again

---

Pattern / What’s Actually Happening​

Repeated cycle:​

1. Hurley blocks or halts the redistricting effort
2. Higher courts (especially the Virginia Supreme Court) step in
3. His rulings are stayed or bypassed procedurally
4. He issues another ruling at a later stage

So far:​

• At least 2 prior interventions by Hurley have been effectively overturned or paused:
  • Feb 13 (Supreme Court allows vote)
  • March 4 (Supreme Court stays injunction)
• The April 22 ruling is the latest escalation, not yet resolved.

---

Key Legal Arguments Being Fought​

Hurley’s rulings consistently hinge on:

• Legislative procedure violations
• Constitutional timing/technical requirements
• Ballot language being misleading

Appeals argue:

• Courts are overreaching into legislative authority
• Voters have now approved the measure directly

---

Bottom line​

• This is not a one-off ruling—it’s an ongoing judicial tug-of-war.
• Hurley has repeatedly tried to stop the process at multiple stages.
• The Virginia Supreme Court has already intervened twice to keep the process moving.
• The latest ruling (post-vote) sets up the final, likely decisive showdown at the state high court.

Dude. Lots of words to confirm you're lying, He hasn't been overturned once in this matter,

 

[WorldWatcher]

Say it with me---Because its unconstitutional. There. Feel better?

Virginia’s Constitution of Virginia - Article II. Franchise and Officers

Here is the Virginia Constitution. To amend the constitution you need:

• Two passages of the amendment buy two General Assembly's
• There must be a General Election between the two passages.
• At least 90 days from passage to it being submitted to the voters.

#1 First Passage - October 2025

#2 General Election - November 2025 for Gov, Lt. Gov, and all 100 members of the House of Delegates. The new Assembly was seated January 2026.

#3 Second Passage - January 16, 2026

#4 Time between passage January 16 to April 21 = 95 days. If you don't want to count either passage day or election day 94 days.
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Virginians are allowed to modify their Constitution via a vote of the people and the VA Constitutional mandates were met.

WW

 

[struth]

View attachment 1247789

Here is the Virginia Constitution. To amend the constitution you need:

• Two passages of the amendment but two General Assembly's
• There must be a General Election between the two passages.
• At least 90 days from passage to it being submitted to the voters.

#1 First Passage - October 2025

#2 General Election - November 2025 for Gov, Lt. Gov, and all 100 members of the House of Delegates.1

#3 Second Passage - January 16, 2026

#4 Time between passage January 16 to April 21 = 95 days. If you don't want to count either passage day or election day 94 days.
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Virginians are allowed to modify their Constitution via a vote of the people and the VA Constitutional mandates were met.

WW

Yes and the did when they set up the Commission a couple years ago

 

[Rawley]

View attachment 1247789

Here is the Virginia Constitution. To amend the constitution you need:

• Two passages of the amendment buy two General Assembly's
• There must be a General Election between the two passages.
• At least 90 days from passage to it being submitted to the voters.

#1 First Passage - October 2025

#2 General Election - November 2025 for Gov, Lt. Gov, and all 100 members of the House of Delegates. The new Assembly was seated January 2026.

#3 Second Passage - January 16, 2026

#4 Time between passage January 16 to April 21 = 95 days. If you don't want to count either passage day or election day 94 days.
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Virginians are allowed to modify their Constitution via a vote of the people and the VA Constitutional mandates were met.

WW

The election started in September.

 

[WorldWatcher]

Yes and the did when they set up the Commission a couple years ago

Yep, and they did when they temporarily suspended the commission a couple of days ago to restore fairness to the House of Representatives after Trump and Texas attempted their power grab because Trump is afraid of losing the House as a result of the mid-terms.

WW

 

[WorldWatcher]

The election started in September.

So?

The VA Constituion doesn't say anything about election day. Only that it must be passed by two General Assemblies.

The previous General Assembly was seated until January 13th, the new Assembly was seated January 14th. The Constitution says passed by two General Assemblies.

WW

 

[hadit]

Yep, and they did when they temporarily suspended the commission a couple of days ago to restore fairness to the House of Representatives after Trump and Texas attempted their power grab because Trump is afraid of losing the House as a result of the mid-terms.

WW

They cheated to fight cheating?

 

[Rawley]

So?

The VA Constituion doesn't say anything about election day. Only that it must be passed by two General Assemblies.

The previous General Assembly was seated until January 13th, the new Assembly was seated January 14th. The Constitution says passed by two General Assemblies.

WW

The election has to be after they pass their bill. It wasn't. The election started a month earlier. More than a million VIrginians had already voted,

 

[WorldWatcher]

They cheated to fight cheating?

Virginia voted to allow redistricting in response to Trump telling Texas to redistrict to protect GOP seats in the mid-term - yes.

Neither state "cheated".

Texas used their leagal process to redistrict as a political power grab. The SCOTUS approved it in December 2025.

Virgnian's responsed by shifting power here to counter.

WW

 

[Rawley]

Virginia voted to allow redistricting in response to Trump telling Texas to redistrict to protect GOP seats in the mid-term - yes.

Neither state "cheated".

Texas used their leagal process to redistrict as a political power grab. The SCOTUS approved it in December 2025.

Virgnian's responsed by shifting power here to counter.

WW

TRUMP

 

[struth]

Yep, and they did when they temporarily suspended the commission a couple of days ago to restore fairness to the House of Representatives after Trump and Texas attempted their power grab because Trump is afraid of losing the House as a result of the mid-terms.

WW

What they did the other day was illegally done. Hence why the vote hasn't been certified.

But your post doesn't even make sense...how is suspending the Constitution make any thing fair?

What does the fact Texas had to redistrict their map because they added 2.5 million have to do with VA? Nothing,.