Virginia | Congress | Process
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 | ||
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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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