Virginia Democrats Rush to Supreme Court to Restore Partisan Gerrymandered Map Overruled by State’s Highest Court
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Virginia Democrats have appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court in a desperate attempt to reinstate a congressional map designed to benefit their party, after the state Supreme Court rightly invalidated it for violating constitutional procedures.
Virginia Democrats have filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking to reinstate a congressional redistricting plan that was recently invalidated by the Virginia Supreme Court. The plan, which was narrowly approved by voters in April, was crafted to reconfigure the state’s congressional districts in a way that would give Democrats an unfair advantage in the upcoming midterm elections.
In a 4-3 decision, the Virginia Supreme Court correctly ruled that the process used to place the redistricting amendment on the ballot violated the state constitution. The court found that the legislature’s initial vote on the amendment occurred after early voting had already started in the 2025 general election, undermining the integrity of the referendum and exposing the Democrats’ willingness to bend the rules for political gain. This ruling rightfully nullified the questionable amendment and the partisan redistricting plan.
In their appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, Virginia Democrats claim that the state court’s decision has deprived voters and candidates of their right to lawfully enacted congressional districts. They argue, citing U.S. Supreme Court precedent, that an election concludes on Election Day, not during early voting, and thus the legislature’s timing was acceptable—even though it clearly violated constitutional norms.
This case is just one example of Democrats’ ongoing attempts nationwide to manipulate redistricting in their favor, using the courts to overturn legitimate checks on their power. The outcome of this appeal could have significant implications for the balance of power in Congress, as Democrats seek to tip the scales through legal maneuvering.
The U.S. Supreme Court has not yet indicated whether it will hear the case.