<p>The fate of Virginia’s redistricting referendum hinges on the state Supreme Court, after voters narrowly decided to redraw the maps 10-1 in favor of Democrats on Tuesday.</p>
<p>The Tazewell County Circuit Court ordered a pause on the election results from going into effect on Wednesday. The judge in the case also ruled against the vote multiple times prior to the election, arguing that it is unconstitutional, according to <a href="https://wjla.com/news/local/virginia-congressional-map-redistricting-referendum-vote-attorney-general-tazewell-county-court-republicans-enjoins-injuctive-relief-voters-election-democrats-house-representatives" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WJLA</a>.</p>
<p>Former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli told The Daily Wire that he’s optimistic that the state Supreme Court will ultimately strike down the referendum.</p>
<p>“Hang in there. This isn&#8217;t over in Virginia, and that&#8217;s just the Virginia chapter. I think there&#8217;s a lot of regret across the country about the redistricting play in Virginia,” he said.</p>
<p>The former state attorney general, who’s the national chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative, added that the effort kicked the bipartisan redistricting commission to the curb, as the maps do not expire until after the 2030 census.</p>
<p>“We have pretty good maps. That system is better than the alternatives we&#8217;ve ever had. And to have that thrown away with a three-to-one spending deluge from outside the state as just part of some Hakeem Jeffries political hackery is pretty painful,” he said.</p>
<p>“But the Virginia Supreme Court doesn&#8217;t care about any of that. What they care about is the Virginia Constitution, and was the law followed. And as long as they keep just that focus, I am confident that this referendum is gonna be thrown out,” Cuccinelli continued.</p>
<p>Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley’s order noted that the <a href="https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20242/HJ6007" target="_blank" rel="noopener">House Joint Resolution 6007</a>, which was the bill to open the door for the mid-decade redistricting vote, is unconstitutional because “there has not been an ensuing general election of the House of Delegates, and such ensuing general election cannot occur until 2027.”</p>
<p>He also wrote that the “ballot language” on the proposed amendment gave “voters a flagrantly misleading question” and it “did not accurately describe” what the actual proposal would do, according to <a href="https://x.com/TylerEnglander/status/2047054339894632701?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">8 News</a>.</p>
<p>However, Democrats plan to keep up their fight in court for the gerrymandered map.</p>
<p>“My office will immediately file an appeal in the Court of Appeals. As I said last night, Virginia voters have spoken, and an activist judge should not have veto power over the People’s vote,” Attorney General Jay Jones said in a statement on the case.</p>
<p>“We look forward to defending the outcome of last night&#8217;s election in court,” Jones continued.</p>
<p>The mid-decade redistricting effort drew millions in spending from proponents, including the backing of Gov. Abigail Spanberger and former President Barack Obama. Republicans also hit the campaign trail, hoping that turnout from rural, redder counties would overcome the deep blue suburbs of Washington, D.C.</p>

<script async src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div data-widget-host="revcontent" data-pub-id="165152" data-widget-id="290588"></div><script src="https://delivery.revcontent.com/165152/290588/widget.js"></script>

Virginia Dem Power Grab Faces Courtroom Showdown

CONTINUE READING

Former GOP Congressman Ends His Comeback Bid, Shifts Focus To Advocacy

Red State Could Wipe Out Deep-Blue House Seat After Trump’s Big Move

DHS Shutdown Ends For TSA And Secret Service, But Border Security Left Hanging

Louisiana’s Election Calendar Just Got Blown Up After Supreme Court Ruling

Dems Stuck With Nazi Tattoo Guy After Surprise Shake-Up In Senate Primary

Republicans Ramp Up Redistricting Push After Supreme Court Ruling

News

Elections

gerrymandering

Politics

Supreme Court

Virginia

A video goes viral showing a baby being refused his mother by two gay "dads". This is just the tip of the iceberg, which is why we will have an important discussion today about surrogacy. 

Hour 1

The Matt Walsh Show

Ep. 1765 - This Video Is One Of The Worst Things I've Seen In A Long Time 

The Strait of Hormuz officially opens for business (kind of), the Pope makes “shocking” comments on immigration, and President Trump promises UFO disclosure at TPUSA. 


The Michael Knowles Show

Ep. 1956 -  Pope Leo's "SHOCKING" Immigration Comments EXPLAINED

A false miscreed has corrupted our leadership class.


The Andrew Klavan Show

Ep. 1275 - Dumb, Dumber and Progressive

President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a murder-suicide involving former Democratic Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shakes Virginia, and France and Britain hold a conference to secure the Strait of Hormuz – after the Iranian conflict ends. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

- - -

Ep. 2738

- - -

Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3

- - -

Today's Sponsors:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.

Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.

Morning Wire

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26 [Member Exclusive]

A ceasefire goes into effect between Israel and Lebanon, a tragic murder-suicide rocks Virginia, and Dairy Queen deploys AI in the drive-thru. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
- - -
Ep. 2737
- - -
Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 
- - -
Today’s Sponsor:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to learn more.


Evening Wire: Lebanon Ceasefire Begins & Murder-Suicide Rocks VA | 4.16.26

The Pendragon Cycle

Menu

— News —

Virginia Dem Power Grab Faces Courtroom Showdown