Virginia judge stays certification of redistricting vote

[WorldWatcher]

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,

The VA Constitution says no such thing. It says nothing to define "election day".

Only that it be passed by two General Assemblies. One Assemblies passed it October 2025 and they remained in session until January 13, 2026. A new Assembly was seated January 14th and the second passage occured January 16th.

Only that after passage by on Assembly it be referred to the next General Assembly AFTER an election.

WW

 

[WorldWatcher]

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

No it wasn't, but we'll see.

The reason it wasn't certified (yet) is a because the review process is still on going and an activist judge is attempting to block the will of the people resulting from the vote.

The notice of appeal has already been filed (56 pages), so now we'll see what the VA Supreme Court does.

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

#1 They didn't suspend the Constitution, they modified it.

#2 It attempted to return fairness to the House majority for the 2028 mid-terms as a result of the Texas power grab.

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

Everything.

Virginians voted in response to Texas's action. If Trump hadn't ordered Texas to attempt to grab power to maintain a House majority (the population shift argument is complete bull shyte), then Virginia would not have had a redistricting initiative.

WW

 

[Rawley]

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The VA Constitution says no such thing. It says nothing to define "election day".

Only that it be passed by two General Assemblies. One Assemblies passed it October 2025 and they remained in session until January 13, 2026. A new Assembly was seated January 14th and the second passage occured January 16th.

Only that after passage by on Assembly it be referred to the next General Assembly AFTER an election.

WW

DO you really not see the significance of this? Or are you being intentionally obtuse?

 

[WorldWatcher]

https://www.democracydocket.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-04-23-Motion-to-stay.pdf

For anyone interested, the State has already filed to block the Tazewell County Judges from proventing the certification process from proceeding bending a full briefing to the courts.

56 pages.

I predict - they already knew the challenge would be filed, where it would be filed, and what the arguments were. This sucker was already boiler plated before hand and ready to go after a little polish on specifics.

WW

 

[WEATHER53]

It’s tomorrow

Still not overturned

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

It’s the day after the day of declared certainty
Kinda like all those lined up refrigerated morgue trucks

This is the ruse that lib loons are permitted to get away with all the time
Create a thread title that’s opinion presented as occurrent fact when it never happened nor happens

 

[WorldWatcher]

DO you really not see the significance of this? Or are you being intentionally obtuse?

No, there is no difference.

The VA Constitution is very clear.

The people voted and were very clear.

Go ahead and support an activist Judge overturning the will of the people if you want.

WW

 

[WEATHER53]

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

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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.

Do you pay for this prepackaged crap

 

[Rawley]

No, there is no difference.

The VA Constitution is very clear.

The people voted and were very clear.

Go ahead and support an activist Judge overturning the will of the people if you want.

WW

SO, under your reading They could pass this first Amendment completely after the the election, but before the first regular session.

And you think that is a reasonable interpretation? You don't see any problems with that?

 

[struth]

No it wasn't, but we'll see.

The reason it wasn't certified (yet) is a because the review process is still on going and an activist judge is attempting to block the will of the people resulting from the vote.

The notice of appeal has already been filed (56 pages), so now we'll see what the VA Supreme Court does.

Virginians have no business telling the sovereign state of Texas how to govern and deal with the 2.5 million more people living there

#1 They didn't suspend the Constitution, they modified it.

#2 It attempted to return fairness to the House majority for the 2028 mid-terms as a result of the Texas power grab.



Everything.

Virginians voted in response to Texas's action. If Trump hadn't ordered Texas to attempt to grab power to maintain a House majority (the population shift argument is complete bull shyte), then Virginia would not have had a redistricting initiative.

WW

The court said it was, hence why it wasn’t certified

Why don’t you Dems ever seem to respect the rule of law and the courts?

It attempted to suspended it. Fairness to the house? Since when is it the job of the general assembly of Va to determine what’s fair in the House of Representatives?

 

[WEATHER53]

https://www.democracydocket.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-04-23-Motion-to-stay.pdf

For anyone interested, the State has already filed to block the Tazewell County Judges from proventing the certification process from proceeding bending a full briefing to the courts.

56 pages.

I predict - they already knew the challenge would be filed, where it would be filed, and what the arguments were. This sucker was already boiler plated before hand and ready to go after a little polish on specifics.

WW

Any day now

 

[WorldWatcher]

SO, under your reading They could pass this first Amendment completely after the the election, but before the first regular session.

And you think that is a reasonable interpretation? You don't see any problems with that?

It says AFTER the next General Election. "After" mean upon conclusion of, subsequent to, etc. Clearly the language says after the conclusion of a General Election. The time determining factor is the end (i.e. Election Day).

The General Election didn't conclude until November.

Could the first passage have been in December? No. In December to January there would have been no intervening General Election. But a November Election was an intervening election that was concluded between October and January.



WW

 

[WorldWatcher]

The court said it was, hence why it wasn’t certified

Why don’t you Dems ever seem to respect the rule of law and the courts?

It attempted to suspended it. Fairness to the house? Since when is it the job of the general assembly of Va to determine what’s fair in the House of Representatives?

An election isn't certified on Election Day. You know that right.

The election would have been "certified" yet regardless of the Judges order.

WW

 

[WorldWatcher]

Any day now

WIthin the next few days we should have an intial determination whether the certification process (review, QA, etc.) can proceed while briefings are developed and submitted based on the appeal.

If the VA Supreme Court allows the certifciation process to proceed while briefings are made, with Primaries in June, I would expect a finaly ruling the first part of May.

WW

 

[WorldWatcher]

Y'all have fund.

Heading out for some errands.

WW

 

[Rawley]

It says AFTER the next General Election. "After" mean upon conclusion of, subsequent to, etc. Clearly the language says after the conclusion of a General Election. The time determining factor is the end (i.e. Election Day).

The General Election didn't conclude until November.

Could the first passage have been in December? No. In December to January there would have been no intervening General Election. But a November Election was an intervening between October and January.



WW

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That "after" refers to the referral to the General Assembly.

Let's try this a different way. You tell me, what is the purpose of having an intervening election and why do each member name and how they voted have to be recorded?

 

[struth]

An election isn't certified on Election Day. You know that right.

The election would have been "certified" yet regardless of the Judges order.

WW

Well this one won't be certified, as teh Court blocked it, since it was illegally done

 

[Rawley]

Y'all have fund.

Heading out for some errands.

WW

surprise, surprise

 

[struth]

It says AFTER the next General Election. "After" mean upon conclusion of, subsequent to, etc. Clearly the language says after the conclusion of a General Election. The time determining factor is the end (i.e. Election Day).

The General Election didn't conclude until November.

Could the first passage have been in December? No. In December to January there would have been no intervening General Election. But a November Election was an intervening election that was concluded between October and January.



WW

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The problem with the Dems illegal power grab is they attempted to do this in a special session, not a regular session....the special session was limited to business about revenue and the budget....hence it was illegal from the start.

 

[citygator]

Do you pay for this prepackaged crap

The claim was my post was “fake”. I provided that post as factual support for my post. It reflects the facts i relayed in detail. You are welcome.

 

[citygator]

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

All his rulings have been set aside for lacking merit. Justice is slow but sure. This one will be as well. I love that you are more concerned with vocabulary than the actual results which is that this guy is powerless.