Virginia Democrats panicking, infighting over looming redistricting ruling
As we’ve discussed extensively, Virginia Democrats rammed through a gerrymandering scheme last month, very narrowly surviving a statewide referendum to alter the state’s constitution. They barely won the snap election, despite an overwhelming spending advantage — including from the national Democratic Party and various dark money groups — that bombarded voters with propaganda in favor of the measure.
TL;DR
- Virginia Democrats narrowly passed a gerrymandering scheme via a statewide referendum.
- Republicans contend the referendum process was illegal, violating legislative rules, state law, and the Virginia Constitution.
- Former Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli believes the court may invalidate the referendum.
- Internal disagreements have surfaced among Virginia Democrats, with accusations of blame regarding the scheme's legal vulnerability.
- Governor Spanberger's aides reportedly warned against the plan's legal risks, despite her eventual support.
- The state Supreme Court's ruling is pending and could affect up to four U.S. House seats.