Virginia Court Strikes Down Dem Maps, Boosts GOP Midterm Hopes

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Virginias Supreme Court invalidates Democrats congressional maps, handing Republicans a win. The court ruled that the Democratic-led legislature botched the process by slipping the constitutional amendment onto the ballot too late, after early voting started. The issue boiled down to timing, as state rules require approval in two legislative sessions with…

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Virginias Supreme Court invalidates Democrats congressional maps, handing Republicans a win. The court ruled that the Democratic-led legislature botched the process by slipping the constitutional amendment onto the ballot too late, after early voting started. The issue boiled down to timing, as state rules require approval in two legislative sessions with an election in between. Both parties agree that the people will decide in November, with Virginias current setup keeping the delegation balanc

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