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Republican Nat’l Comm. v. Va. State Bd. of Elections

Last Updated May 1, 2026
Case No. CL26001208-00 (Va. Cir. Ct., Richmond City)
Cycles 2020

Case Information

A state challenge to the statute setting new congressional boundaries, after the Apr. 21 election passed a state constituti0nal amendment permitting legislative adjustment, on the grounds that the statute was improper and that the new districts are insufficiently compact.

On Apr. 26, 2026, the court denied a request for a preliminary injunction; that decision has been appealed to the state supreme court.

History

Case filings, starting with most recent court
    Name Last Modified
Complaint [Document not yet available] Mar 11, 2026
Motion for prelim. injunction [Document not yet available] Mar 31, 2026
Opposition [Document not yet available] Apr 14, 2026
Reply [Document not yet available] Apr 17, 2026
Highlighted document Opinion [Document not yet available] Apr 26, 2026
Motion to dismiss [Document not yet available] Apr 14, 2026
    Name Last Modified
Petition for review [Document not yet available] May 1, 2026

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