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RandySF

(81,761 posts) Tue Jan 27, 2026, 03:26 PM Yesterday

Judge Blocks Virginia Redistricting

A Virginia judge issued an injunction blocking Democrats from moving forward with redrawing the state’s congressional map before the 2026 midterms.

Democrats hoped to pick up as many as four seats in Virginia but that plan is now on hold as the legal process plays out.

https://politicalwire.com/2026/01/27/judge-blocks-virginia-redistricting/

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Judge Blocks Virginia Redistricting (Original Post) RandySF Yesterday OP

Ruling in Tazewell, Virginia DET Yesterday #1

shopping? ?? DoBW Yesterday #2

DET

(2,397 posts)

1. Ruling in Tazewell, Virginia

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Tue Jan 27, 2026, 05:01 PM

Yesterday

Appalachia. Judge was appointed by former Republican governor Bob McDonnell. Blocked on a technicality. How the heck did this important case wind up in the middle of nowhere?

DoBW

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2. shopping? ??

Reply to DET (Reply #1)

Tue Jan 27, 2026, 07:17 PM

Yesterday

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