Tazewell County judge bars certification of Virginia redistricting results; state AG promises appeal
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Key Points:
- A Virginia judge ordered that the recent congressional map referendum results not be certified, citing procedural issues and misleading ballot language, halting implementation of the new districts.
- The referendum, approved by voters to help Democrats gain four US House seats, faces ongoing legal challenges, including a pending case before the Virginia Supreme Court.
- State Attorney General Jay Jones plans to appeal the judge’s ruling, while election officials are reviewing its impact on certifying the vote.
- Supporters of the referendum argue that voters clearly approved the map and accuse Republicans of attempting to overturn the election outcome through the courts.
- The new map, narrowly approved by Virginians, would give Democrats a significant advantage in 10 of the state’s 11 US House districts amid a nationwide redistricting battle.
