Virginia Democrats’ Redistricting Push Is Illegal, Judge Rules

A congressional redistricting effort from Virginia Democrats violates both state law and the state’s constitution, a Virginia judge ruled Tuesday.

The decision strikes a blow to Democratic state lawmakers who gave final approval earlier this month to a proposed constitutional amendment to authorize mid-decade redistricting. The state Senate voted along party lines to approve the amendment, sending it to a referendum election this spring.

Tazewell County Judge Jack S. Hurley Jr. ruled the lawmakers failed to follow the proper procedure outlined under the state’s law and constitution.

“Thus, the action of the General Assembly during its regular session 2026 cannot ...