Revision History

The Supreme Court of Virginia struck down a voter-approved redistricting amendment in a 4-3 ruling on May 8, 2026, finding that the Democratic-led legislature violated constitutional procedures by passing the measure while early voting was already underway for the 2025 elections. The decision preserves Virginia's current 6-5 Democratic congressional advantage and blocks a proposed map that could have given Democrats a 10-1 edge, reshaping the national battle for control of the U.S. House ahead of the November midterms.