Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redistricting plan in US
Virginia’s top court blocks redistricting plan, handing Republicans a key win before crucial midterm elections.
Virginia’s top court blocks redistricting plan, handing Republicans a key win before crucial midterm elections.
The reinstated map, backed by President Donald Trump, could flip key districts to Republicans.
Move is part of a broader US push to curb politically sensitive fuel price spikes before November’s midterm elections.
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Experts say unprecedented flurry of tit-for-tat congressional redistricting risks surge in gerrymandering.
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Trump’s comments came after the Virginia measure passed by a slim margy of 51.4 in favour and 48.5 against.
This vote is part of a wider national fight between Democrats and Republicans over gerrymandering.
The race is tight, and a win could result in more seats in Congress for the Democrats.
Ruling is latest loss for Trump administration, which has sought access to state voter data ahead of the US midterms.
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