Democrats' Last Shot at the House Just Got Torched — Virginia Court Kills Voter-Approved Redistricting Map in 4-3 Ruling

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - APRIL 21: Voters arrive at a polling location on April 21, 2026, in Arlington, Virginia, before casting their ballots for the redistricting referendum. The Virginia Supreme Court subsequently struck down the voter-approved measure in a 4-3 ruling on May 8. (Credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images)

It was already a long shot. Now it just got longer.

The Virginia Supreme Court struck down a voter-approved congressional redistricting plan on Friday, delivering a major blow to House Democrats and their hopes of capturing the chamber's majority in November's midterm elections.