Virginia Democrats discuss replacing state Supreme Court over voided congressional map
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Updated · The New York Times · May 10
Virginia Democrats discuss replacing state Supreme Court over voided congressional map
12 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 10
In a private Saturday call with Virginia House Democrats and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, participants also weighed trying to flip two or three Republican-held seats.
Lawmakers agreed to consult lawyers and reached no clear plan, while the proposal to replace the court drew mixed reactions and faced doubts over viability and political acceptability.
The ruling erased a voter-ratified map and handed Republicans an advantage in the wider redistricting fight before the midterm elections, as the party confronts difficult national political conditions.
How will a court's redefinition of 'election' to include early voting change the way future laws are made in Virginia?
If a popular vote cannot validate a flawed process, what are the ultimate safeguards for a state's constitution?