Supreme Court Rejects GOP Challenge to Va. Redistricting Plan
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a Republican challenge to redistricting in Virginia, leaving in place a map that could prove more favorable to Democrats.
The court unanimously held that Reps. Rob WittmanRob WittmanOvernight Regulation: GOP lose Supreme Court voter map challenge Supreme Court rejects GOP challenge to Va. redistricting plan Vulnerable Republican asks to pause his pay until House completes budget MORE and other Republicans from Virginia, including Reps. Randy ForbesRandy ForbesOvernight Regulation: GOP lose Supreme Court voter map challenge Supreme Court rejects GOP challenge to Va. redistricting plan GOP rep: Details of Iran’s treatment of US sailors disturbing MORE and David Brat, lacked standing to pursue their appeal because none of them could show they were injured by the redistricting plan.
ADVERTISEMENTThe case, Wittman v. Personhuballah, centers on Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District, which is now represented by Rep. Bobby ScottBobby ScottOvernight Regulation: GOP lose Supreme Court voter map challenge Supreme Court rejects GOP challenge to Va. redistricting plan Overnight Regulation: GOP advances bill to block union ‘persuader’ rule MORE (D), the commonwealth’s only black congressman.
Two Virginia voters — Gloria Personhuballah and James Farkas — challenged the way the district was redrawn in 2012, arguing that the Republican-controlled legislature violated the Voting Rights Act by packing black voters into Scott’s district to make surrounding areas better for white candidates.
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