Judge Hurley Blocks Virginia Redistricting Effort Ahead of Midterms

Democratic leaders in Virginia face a significant legal setback after a judge blocked their efforts to redraw congressional maps before the 2026 midterm elections.Judge Jack Hurley Jr. ruled that the General Assembly failed to follow proper constitutional procedures and failed to provide required notice for the proposed amendment.The ruling could influence the balance of power in the USA House of Representatives during the final two years of the presidency of Trump.