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McGuire v. Virginia State Bd. of Elections

Last Updated Mar 20, 2026
Case No. CL26000938-00 (Va. Cir. Ct., Richmond City)
Cycles 2020

Case Information

A state challenge to the ballot language of the proposed measure asking voters to ratify a constitutional amendment allowing mid-decade gerrymandering.

On Mar. 20, 2026, at the plaintiffs’ request, the case was voluntarily dismissed.

History

Case filings, starting with most recent court
    Name Last Modified
Document icon Complaint Feb 18, 2026
Emergency motion for prelim. injunction [Document not yet available] Feb 18, 2026
Motion for voluntary dismissal [Document not yet available] Mar 13, 2026
Voluntary dismissal [Document not yet available] Mar 20, 2026

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