The Supreme Court has rejected an effort by Virginia Democrats to reinstate a new congressional voting map. This decision effectively ends the Democrats' push for a new redistricting plan in the state.
The high court's ruling is seen as a significant setback for Virginia Democrats in their ongoing legal battle over a state court ruling concerning the voting map. The effort aimed to restore a map that had been challenged.
Virginia's governor has expressed concern that the prolonged redistricting dispute could deter voters from participating in upcoming elections this fall. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.