A Virginia judge has stopped the certification of a referendum on redistricting in Virginia, citing constitutional issues.

PULSE POINTS

WHAT HAPPENED: A Virginia judge has blocked the certification of the results of a redistricting referendum in Virginia, ruling both the referendum and the bill that initiated it were unconstitutional. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones confirmed his office’s intention to appeal the decision. DETAIL: The Tazewell Circuit Court issued the order, having previously blocked the referendum after siding with Republicans who filed multiple lawsuits challenging its constitutionality. IMPACT: The decision halts the certification process, potentially blocking changes to Virginia’s congressional map, pending the outcome of the appeal. The new map, authorized in a close referendum on Tuesday, heavily favors the Democrats, likely handing the party another four seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Virginia court invalidates the massive political steal by @GovernorVA Spanberger

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— Sean Spicer (@seanspicer) April 22, 2026

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