Virginia Democrats appeal to Supreme Court to save new House maps
The Washington Post • • general
Key Points:
- Virginia Democrats have filed an emergency appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge the state Supreme Court's recent decision overturning a redistricting referendum.
- The redrawn congressional maps in question could potentially add four Democratic seats to Virginia's delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Despite the appeal, many top Virginia Democrats express skepticism that the legal challenge will impact the upcoming November congressional elections.
- As a result, Democratic candidates are focusing on running in the existing districts rather than relying on the new maps.
