Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redistricting plan, dimming party’s midterm hopes

[DonGlock26]

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redistricting plan, dimming party’s midterm hopes​

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redistricting plan, dimming party’s midterm hopes - WTOP News

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter-approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering another major setback to the party in a nationwide battle against Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.

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This is a disaster for the Dems. What a great way to start the weekend.

 

[DigitalDrifter]

Well there it is. Looks like Spamburger will be crying in her soup today.


The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday blocked a new Democratic-drawn congressional map from taking effect, delivering a major boost for Republicans as they defend their narrow House majority in the midterm elections.

Virginia Supreme Court blocks Democratic congressional map, boosting GOP midterm hopes

The court ruled that Democrats did not follow proper procedure when they put the constitutional amendment on the ballot in April in an effort to flip four House seats.

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[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Excellent news. A rare win for democracy. Virginia currently has one of the fairest maps in the country.

 

[1srelluc]

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redistricting plan, dimming party’s midterm hopes

The Virginia Supreme Court has struck down a Democratic congressional redistricting plan that had won voter approval.

apnews.com

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter-approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering another major setback to the party in a nationwide battle against Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.

The court ruled 4-3 that the state’s Democratic-led legislature violated procedural requirements when it placed the constitutional amendment on the ballot to authorize the mid-decade redistricting. Voters narrowly approved the amendment April 21, but the court’s ruling renders the results of that vote meaningless.

Writing for the majority, Justice D. Arthur Kelsey wrote that the legislature submitted the proposed constitutional amendment to voters “in an unprecedented manner.”

“This violation irreparably undermines the integrity of the resulting referendum vote and renders it null and void,” he wrote.

Great news for Virginians and the country!

I figured it was in grave trouble when the VASC allowed the Tazwell judge's stay of cert stand.

In before "Mah will of the voters"....Suck it dems.

 

[MarcATL]

As I previously posted numerous times, we no longer have a Supreme Court, we have the legal defense arm of the Republican Party.

Enjoy it while you can fascists.

 

[IM2]

This is shameful. Republicans are doing everything they can to stop what might be a total removal of Republicans from both houses. So it looks like it will be up to the voters.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

As I previously posted numerous times, we no longer have a Supreme Court, we have the legal defense arm of the Republican Party.

Enjoy it while you can fascists.

You do understand that this was the decision of a STATE supreme court. They recognized that the election that narrowly (less than 2% of the vote, was a lie from the get go. They called it unprecedented. Same thing.

 

[1srelluc]

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As I previously posted numerous times, we no longer have a Supreme Court, we have the legal defense arm of the Republican Party.

Enjoy it while you can fascists.

You do understand that this was the decision of a STATE supreme court. They recognized that the election that narrowly (less than 2% of the vote, was a lie from the get go. They called it unprecedented. Same thing.

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[Hollie]

As I previously posted numerous times, we no longer have a Supreme Court, we have the legal defense arm of the Republican Party.

Enjoy it while you can fascists.

You can spill your crocodile tears in the James River, whiny fascist.

 

[MarcATL]

You do understand that this was the decision of a STATE supreme court. They recognized that the election that narrowly (less than 2% of the vote, was a lie from the get go. They called it unprecedented. Same thing.

Who picked those judges?

 

[1srelluc]

You can spill your crocodile tears in the James River, whiny fascist.

He's a dem toady, what else do you expect?

 

[Meister]

So it looks like it will be up to the voters.

Isn't that the way it's supposed to work?
Too bad that racially created districts failed for you.

 

[IM2]

Who picked those judges?

Tipsycat is another Lisa.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Who picked those judges?

Bet you thought it was the president didn't you.
Virginia Supreme Court justices are primarily elected by the General Assembly, with governors filling interim vacancies.

Appointment​

Virginia Supreme Court justices are elected by a majority vote of both houses of the General Assembly for twelve-year terms. If a vacancy occurs while the legislature is not in session, the Governor may appoint a justice to serve until thirty days after the next legislative session begins. Historically, the court has also seen appointments under special circumstances, such as during Reconstruction when military authorities temporarily appointed judges.

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Current​

• Cleo Powell: First Black woman to serve as Chief Justice, initially elected to the court in 2011 after being nominated by Governor Bob McDonnell to fill a vacancy left by Chief Justice Leroy Hassell; re-elected by the General Assembly in 2023.
  
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• S. Bernard Goodwyn: Initially appointed to a pro tempore term by Governor Tim Kaine, then confirmed to a full term by the General Assembly.
  
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• Other current justices: As of 2026, all seven justices were appointed or confirmed by the General Assembly, following Virginia’s legislative selection process.
  
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Historical​

• Early justices (1779–1788): Members of the General Court, Court of Admiralty, and High Court of Chancery were elected by the General Assembly and served ex officio on the Court of Appeals.
  
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• Post-1788 Supreme Court of Appeals: Five judges were elected by the General Assembly to life terms, including two from the High Court of Chancery and three from the General Court.
  
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• 1851 Constitution: Introduced popular election of judges for twelve-year terms, one from each of five districts.
  
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• Reconstruction era (1864–1870): Some judges were appointed under authority of the commanding general of the First Military District, though these appointments were temporary and part of the Military Court of Appeals.
  
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In Virginia, the General Assembly is the primary appointing authority for Supreme Court justices, with the Governor filling interim vacancies. Historical exceptions include military appointments during Reconstruction and early ex officio service from other courts. Notable examples include Cleo Powell (nominated by Governor McDonnell) and Bernard Goodwyn (appointed by Governor Kaine before legislative confirmation),.

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[1srelluc]

That's what the vile dems get for overstepping and trying to use the transplant advantage to try to control the whole state.

I wonder if the VASC's decision also puts the old redistricting law back into effect?

 

[RetiredGySgt]

Who picked those judges?

the state legislature of Virginia picks them for their state.

 

[Hollie]

Who picked those judges?

^^^^ Too lazy to actually do a search.

 

[BlindBoo]

The New Republicans opposition to democracy of the people, by the people, for the people, is on full display.

 

[Concerned American]

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redistricting plan, dimming party’s midterm hopes

The Virginia Supreme Court has struck down a Democratic congressional redistricting plan that had won voter approval.

apnews.com

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter-approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering another major setback to the party in a nationwide battle against Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.

The court ruled 4-3 that the state’s Democratic-led legislature violated procedural requirements when it placed the constitutional amendment on the ballot to authorize the mid-decade redistricting. Voters narrowly approved the amendment April 21, but the court’s ruling renders the results of that vote meaningless.

Writing for the majority, Justice D. Arthur Kelsey wrote that the legislature submitted the proposed constitutional amendment to voters “in an unprecedented manner.”

“This violation irreparably undermines the integrity of the resulting referendum vote and renders it null and void,” he wrote.

Great news for Virginians and the country!

I figured it was in grave trouble when the VASC allowed the Tazwell judge's stay of cert stand.

In before "Mah will of the voters"....Suck it dems.

Sounds like great news for you and America.

 

[1srelluc]

Toss in the SCOTUS decision and it's really is "game over" for the dems as far as redistricting goes.

For more than a decade, Democrats and their allies have used the federal courts as a redistricting weapon to force Republican-led states to carve up congressional maps along racial lines, override the will of state legislatures, and hand Democrats seats they couldn't win on merit.

MSN

The dems be like: