Virginia’s Supreme Court has blocked a new Democratic-backed congressional map from taking effect, ruling that lawmakers did not properly follow the constitutional amendment process needed to put the redistricting plan on the ballot. The decision is seen as a major win for Republicans, who are defending a narrow House majority ahead of the midterm elections. Democrats hoped the new map could help them gain up to four additional House seats, but Virginia will now use its current district map in this fall’s elections.

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