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Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down Democratic Redistricting Plan
The Virginia Supreme Court struck down a Democratic-drawn electoral map designed to pick up U.S. House seats, ruling the legislature violated procedural rules. The decision, along with a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling weakening the Voting Rights Act, bolsters Republican gerrymandering advantages ahead of the November midterm elections. Republicans could gain up to 10 House seats nationwide if the Virginia map remains void.