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RNC sues to stop Virginia redistricting referendum
The Virginia Supreme Court accelerated review of a GOP lawsuit before the April 21 referendum, with polls showing nearly two-thirds of voters favor bipartisan redistricting.
- The RNC, the NRCC, and two GOP representatives sued in Tazewell County to stop the April 21, 2026 referendum, seeking emergency relief before March 6.
- Citing state law, the suit says the ballot language proposed by Democrats is misleading and that HB 1384 was not adopted in two General Assembly sessions, violating procedural rules and the Virginia Constitution, the filing says.
- At the center is HB 1384, an amendment advanced after calls from President Donald Trump for mid-decade redraws, and pro-redistricting groups launched a $1.3 million TV buy funded by $5 million from a national Democratic 'dark money' group.
- The Virginia state high court set a Thursday injunction hearing and a briefs deadline for April 23, deeming the case 'of such imperative public importance.'
- If the Virginia Supreme Court finds for Republicans, it could overrule the legislature and the will of voters, part of a broader national redistricting battle, with $5 million in taxpayer costs.
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RNC, Virginia GOP lawmakers file emergency lawsuit to stop redistricting vote
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RNC, NRCC file lawsuit to stop Virginia Democrats’ redistricting proposal
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- The Republican National Committee (RNC), National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) and two GOP congressman have filed a lawsuit to stop redistricting plans proposed by Virginia Democrats. The lawsuit was filed on Wednesday, Feb. 18 and challenges Democrats' redistricting plans on the basis of these efforts being unconstitutional, misleading and setting up an unfair advantage for Democrats in future electio…
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