Virginia Supreme Court mulls legality of Democrats’ post‑vote redistricting plan

Virginia’s Supreme Court heard arguments on whether a constitutional amendment voters approved to allow a more Democratic‑leaning redistricting map is legally valid, with Republicans arguing the amendment was not properly timed and Democrats insisting Election Day marks the cutoff; the court has not ruled on merits after allowing a special election, and the outcome could shape whether Democrats secure a 10 of 11 congressional seats in the state.