Virginia judge blocks redistricting vote results

Roll Call -    A Virginia judge sided Wednesday with Republicans challenging the commonwealth’s new redistricting process for the third time, a day after voters approved a new map that would favor Democrats.  After a hearing Wednesday, Judge Jack Hurley Jr. of the state Circuit Court of Tazewell County issued a ruling blocking the certification of the redistricting referendum approved by Virginia voters Tuesday, according to former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cucinelli.

Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones vowed Wednesday to appeal the decision in a statement posted on X, the site formerly known as Twitter.  “As I said last night, Virginia voters have spoken, and an activist judge should not have veto power over the People’s vote,” Jones’ statement said. “We look forward to defending the outcome of last night’s election in court.”