Democrats ask the Supreme Court to halt a Virginia ruling blocking new congressional districts
Democrats have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a Virginia ruling that invalidated a ballot measure creating new congressional districts.
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AI-generatedDemocrats have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a Virginia ruling that invalidated a ballot measure creating new congressional districts. The Virginia Supreme Court struck down the amendment, passed by voters last month, arguing it was improperly placed on the ballot after early voting began. Democrats contend that an election doesn't occur until Election Day, even if early voting is underway. This appeal is part of ongoing redistricting battles nationwide, amplified by recent Supreme Court decisions. The Democrats' request is considered a long shot, as the Supreme Court typically defers to state courts' interpretations of their own constitutions.
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5 extractedThe appeal is the latest twist in the nation’s mid-decade redistricting competition.
Democrats argued unsuccessfully that the U.S. Supreme Court has held that an election does not happen until Election Day itself, even if early voting is underway.
The state court decision found that the Democratic-controlled legislature improperly began the process of placing the amendment on the ballot after early voting had begun.
The Virginia Supreme Court struck down a constitutional amendment that voters narrowly passed last month.
Democrats filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to halt a Virginia ruling invalidating a ballot measure.