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Judge BLOCKS Virginia referendum to gerrymander more Democrats into office

Apr 23, 2026Right

A controversial referendum that passed Tuesday to redistrict Virginia's congressional maps has been blocked by a judge.Virginia has six Democrats and five Republicans currently in Congress, but the redistricted map could lead to Democrats controlling all but one of the seats.'This is not saving democracy. ... This is a sham.'The Tazewell Circuit Court…

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