Virginia Supreme Court blocks congressional map favoring Democrats

Source: NBC News Politics · Bias: Center Left

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The Virginia Supreme Court blocked a new Democratic-drawn congressional map from taking effect weeks after the voters narrowly approved the plan in a statewide vote. NBC News' Jane Timm explains how this delivers a major boost to Republicans as they defend their narrow House majority in the midterm elections.

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Virginia Supreme Court blocks congressional map favoring Democrats
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Virginia Supreme Court blocks congressional map favoring Democrats

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The Virginia Supreme Court blocked a new Democratic-drawn congressional map from taking effect weeks after the voters narrowly approved the plan in a statewide vote. NBC News' Jane Timm explains how this delivers a major boost to Republicans as they defend their narrow House majority in the midterm elections.