Virginia Congressional Redistricting Challenge (McDougle)
McDougle et al v. Nardo et al
An anti-voting lawsuit challenging the Virginia legislature’s special session to counteract GOP nationwide redistricting efforts.
Court Cases
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Virginia Congressional Redistricting Challenge (RNC II)
Republican National Committee v. Virginia State Board of Elections
An anti-voting lawsuit seeking to block the Virginia legislature’s bill to counter nationwide GOP redistricting efforts. Background The Republican National Committee, Republican Party of Virginia, and Virginia voters filed a lawsuit in state court challenging the legislature’s authority to alter the 2021 congressional map approved by the state’s supreme court. Plaintiffs argue the legislature does […]
Virginia Congressional Redistricting Challenge (RNC)
Republican National Committee v. Koski
An anti-voting lawsuit seeking to prevent Virginians from voting on a constitutional amendment to counteract GOP nationwide redistricting efforts.
Virginia Redistricting Special Election Administration Clarification
The City of Lynchburg v. Koski et al
An anti-voting lawsuit seeking clarification from the City of Lynchburg, VA on whether city officials must administer the redistricting special election.
Virginia Congressional Redistricting Referendum Ballot Language Challenge
McGuire v. Virginia State Board of Elections
An anti-voting lawsuit challenging the ballot language of a Virginia constitutional amendment to counteract GOP nationwide redistricting efforts.
Virginia Congressional Redistricting Challenge (Jett)
Jett et al. v. Nardo et al.
An anti-voting lawsuit seeking to block Virginia’s Democratic-led plan to counter nationwide GOP gerrymanders.
Virginia House of Delegates Redistricting Challenge (Thomas)
Thomas v. Beals
Lawsuit filed in federal court challenging the 2021 Virginia House of Delegates election for being held under a redistricting plan that allegedly violates the U.S. Constitution.
Virginia House of Delegates Redistricting Challenge (Goldman)
Goldman v. Brink
Lawsuit filed in federal court challenging the 2021 Virginia House of Delegates election for being set to occur under a redistricting plan that allegedly violates both the Virginia and the U.S. Constitutions.
Virginia Redistricting Process
In re: Decennial Redistricting Pursuant to the Constitution of Virginia
Tracking the Supreme Court of Virginia’s process of drawing new congressional districts after the state’s commission failed to do so.
Virginia Prison Gerrymandering
Adkins v. Virginia Redistricting Commission
Lawsuit challenging Virginia’s method of counting prisoners when drawing new districts.
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