Virginia Supreme Court invalidates redrawn congressional map
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Virginia’s Supreme Court invalidated the state’s new congressional map Friday, overturning a ballot measure adopted by voters that would have targeted several Republican-held House seats.
The majority opinion, written by Justice D. Arthur Kelsey, found that the legislative process to advance the ballot measure violated Virginia’s Constitution. “This constitutional violation incurably taints the resulting referendum vote and nullifies its legal efficacy,” the decision said.
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The majority opinion, written by Justice D. Arthur Kelsey, found that the legislative process to advance the ballot measure violated Virginia’s Constitution. “This constitutional violation incurably taints the resulting referendum vote and nullifies its legal efficacy,” the decision said.
The ruling means
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