Spanberger Says Virginia Will Vote on Current Map, Targets 2 to 4 House Seats

7 articles · Updated · WTOP · May 14

May 12’s map-change deadline means Virginia will run this year’s elections under the current congressional map, Gov. Abigail Spanberger said, even as Democrats pursue an emergency U.S. Supreme Court appeal.
A 4-3 Virginia Supreme Court ruling last week struck down the Democrat-backed redistricting plan after Republicans challenged how the constitutional amendment reached voters.
Spanberger said the immediate priority is turnout for the Aug. 4 primaries and November general election, arguing Democrats can still win 2 to 4 U.S. House seats.
More than 3 million Virginians voted in April’s special election on the referendum, and Spanberger warned officials must reassure voters their ballots still matter after the state court reversal.
Chief Justice John Roberts gave Republicans until Thursday evening to answer the emergency appeal, but Spanberger said early voting will begin next month under the existing lines regardless.

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