Harris claims Virginia redistricting ruling helps Trump rig 2026 elections

Key Points:

• Former Vice President Kamala Harris accused President Donald Trump and Republicans of attempting to "rig the 2026 elections" after the Virginia Supreme Court invalidated a voter-approved redistricting referendum, calling the ruling a boost to their efforts.
• The Virginia Supreme Court ruled that the redistricting proposal violated the state constitution, nullifying the referendum that would have temporarily shifted redistricting power to the Democrat-controlled legislature, which was expected to create a 10-1 Democratic congressional advantage.
• Trump praised the court decision as a "huge win" for Republicans, while Democrats, including DNC Chair Ken Martin and Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones, condemned the ruling as partisan and vowed to explore legal options.
• Harris emphasized continued resistance against what she described as an attack on voting rights and urged supporters to demonstrate their power in the upcoming midterms, while also criticizing Trump as "dangerous" and refusing to dismiss him.
• The ruling intensifies the national battle over redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms, with Democrats divided over Harris's potential leadership role in the 2028 presidential race.