Abigail Spanberger

Person

Last mentioned: Mar 5, 2026

Timeline

  1. Referendum Date

    The statewide vote is held to determine if mid-decade redistricting is authorized.

  2. Early Voting Starts

    Voters begin casting ballots on the mid-decade redistricting authorization.

  3. Supreme Court Ruling

    The Virginia Supreme Court vacates the lower court's order, allowing the vote to proceed.

  4. Restraining Order

    A Tazewell County judge issues an order blocking referendum preparations.

  5. Map Release

    Virginia Democrats release a new congressional map targeting four additional House seats.

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VA Supreme Court Permits Redistricting Vote Amid Legal Challenges

The Virginia Supreme Court has cleared the way for an April 21 referendum on mid-decade redistricting, overturning a lower court's restraining order. While the ruling allows voters to head to the polls, the court has yet to decide on the underlying constitutionality of the Democrat-led redistricting plan.

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