Roland S. Martin
April 24, 2026 · 3 min read
Judge BLOCKS Virginia Referendum Certification. Millions of Voters OVERRULED
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Key Takeaways
- 1A Virginia state court judge has halted certification of a redistricting vote that would have redrawn the state's congressional maps, potentially t...
- 2Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones immediately appealed the ruling and is fighting the decision in court.
- 3Millions of people participated in the referendum, with "yes" carrying the day after a robust campaign on both sides.
- 4The consequences of allowing judges to overturn election results could undermine faith in elections and institutions, according to Jones.
- 5The case has broader implications beyond Virginia's borders.
Overview
A Virginia state court judge has halted certification of a redistricting vote that would have redrawn the state's congressional maps, potentially tilting as many as four House districts away from the GOP. The order from Judge Jack Hurley of Tazwell County Circuit Court contends that all votes for and against Tuesday's referendum are ineffective and bars state officials from certifying the results or taking any action to put the new maps into effect.
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