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Virginia Supreme Court ruling dashes Democratic hopes for House majority

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Democrats are reportedly in despair following a Virginia Supreme Court decision that overturned a congressional map favoring their party. This ruling significantly bolsters Republican chances of retaining control of the House in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. The court's decision nullified a recent referendum and dashed Democratic hopes of gaining up to four seats in the state, which they had intended to use as a countermeasure against Republican gerrymandering elsewhere. AI

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 Nederlands(NL) · Andrew Solender ·

    Democrats' disaster scenario: Lawmakers despondent over "sickening" Virginia ruling

    <p>House Democrats fell into a state of anguish on Friday after the <a href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/05/08/virginia-supreme-court-redistricting-vote-decision" target="_blank">Virginia Supreme Court</a> struck down a congressional map that would have netted them …

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