Source: Fox News
Summary
A Virginia judge has blocked the certification of a ballot measure that would have reshaped the state’s congressional map in favor of Democrats. The measure was approved by a slim margin of 51.5% to 48.5% in a referendum. Republican leaders, including Del. Terry Kilgore, have criticized the measure as a “power grab” by national Democrats. The Virginia Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in the case on Monday and may address issues raised in other lawsuits challenging the redistricting referendum.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The process has entered a familiar phase.
Judge Jack Hurley blocks certification of the results, citing procedural failures and “misleading” ballot language.
Attorney General Jay Jones vows to appeal, saying “Virginia voters have spoken, and an activist judge should not have veto power over the People’s vote.”
The Virginia Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on Monday, with the possibility of consolidating multiple lawsuits.
Jason Snead, executive director of the Honest Elections Project, predicts a ruling as soon as May, noting that the court has been “backed into a corner” by the case.
Author: Evan Null
