Virginia Supreme Court rules against voters' referendum on redistricting

NPR | By Jahd Khalil,

Ailsa Chang

Published May 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT

The Virginia Supreme Court has delivered a striking blow to Democrats in the redistricting battle they're waging against Republicans.

Jahd Khalil

Ailsa Chang

Ailsa Chang is an award-winning journalist who hosts All Things Considered along with Ari Shapiro, Audie Cornish, and Mary Louise Kelly. She landed in public radio after practicing law for a few years.

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