Virginia State Updates

Supreme Court deals blow to Virginia Democrats

Democrats’ redistricting push in Virginia dies at Supreme Court

WASHINGTON – Virginia Democrats’ push to gain four more seats in Congress died at the Supreme Court on May 15, leaving the national party at a disadvantage in an ongoing redistricting war.

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Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats' bid to revive new congressional map

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US Supreme Court rejects Virginia's bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats

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Judge denies TN Dems' restraining order request in gerrymander suit

A federal judge denied a request from Democrats to block a new Tennessee redistricting map.

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US Supreme Court rebuffs Virginia Democrats in bid for new voting map

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Louisiana Senators Take up New US House Map While South Carolina Plans for Extra Redistricting Work

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South Carolina GOP lawmakers want to redraw voting districts. What it means

State Sen. Shane Massey, R‑Edgefield, voiced strong opposition to the redistricting push, saying he believes the state is better served when both parties bring competing ideas to the table.

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National redistricting battles hit Washington state and its lawmakers

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Exclusive: Texas Democrats rally behind Tennessee lawmakers in Memphis redistricting fight

Critically missing Virginia Beach woman found safe, says state police

Virginia State Police seek Susan Broxmeyer, last seen in Virginia Beach. Her disappearance poses a credible threat to her health and safety, police say.

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Virginia’s longest-living state police trooper dies at 102

Robert "Rock" Howard, the longest-living Virginia State Police trooper, died May 5 at the age of 102. Howard was born in Dinwiddie and lived in Highland Springs.