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Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats’ appeal, leaving redrawn map in place

The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Virginia’s redrawn congressional map, keeping the contested districts intact ahead of the midterm elections.

Published May 17, 2026, 11:55 AM EDT | WFMZZ

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday declined to hear an appeal from Virginia Democrats seeking to overturn the state’s redrawn congressional map. The decision leaves the map intact and appears to preserve a Republican advantage heading into the midterm elections.