Home 2026 Elections BREAKING: “Big win” as VA Supreme Court Says Redistricting Referendum CAN Be...

BREAKING: “Big win” as VA Supreme Court Says Redistricting Referendum CAN Be Held on 4/21

Sam Shirazi: "this is much better for [VA Dems] than referendum not happening. And suggests court might ultimately rule for them"

By
lowkell
-
2

Good news:

“In a big win for Virginia Democrats’ efforts to counter President Donald Trump’s GOP gerrymanders in other states, the Virginia Supreme Court said the state can hold its special election on the redistricting plan. The referendum vote is scheduled to take place on April 21.”

To view the order, click here and see below. Also, see a screenshot of Sam Shirazi’s comments, below:

“Virginia Supreme Court lays out schedule for redistricting case. Allows the April 21 referendum to go forward with early voting starting March 6. BUT seems to leave open possibility of final ruling after referendum.

Overall a good outcome for Virginia Dems. April 21 Redistricting Referendum is going to happen. The litigation is still hanging around and not completely resolved. But this is much better for them than referendum not happening. And suggests court might ultimately rule for them”

 Speaker Don Scott Statement on Supreme Court of Virginia
RICHMOND, VA —  Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Don Scott issued the following statement today after the Supreme Court of Virginia agreed to hear the case on an expedited basis and allow the April 21 redistricting referendum to move forward:

“Today the Supreme Court of Virginia affirmed what we already know, Virginians will have the final say. The redistricting referendum on April 21 will move forward.”

###

NEW: Supreme Court of Virginia Clears Path for April 21 Referendum in Major Victory for Virginia Voters

Richmond, Va. — In a victory for Virginia voters, the Supreme Court of Virginia today issued an order making clear that nothing in Republicans’ ongoing litigation challenging the validity of referendum prevents the April 21, 2026 election from moving forward as scheduled.

The  Court denied motions to stay the lower court’s order, but stated that the denial of the stay “has no effect on the referendum scheduled for April 21, 2026.”

“Today’s order is a huge win for Virginia voters,” said Dan Gottlieb, spokesperson for Virginians for Fair Elections. “The Court made it clear that nothing in this case stops the April 21 referendum from moving forward and that Virginians will have the final say. This has always been a procedural challenge aimed at stopping voters from even having a say. The referendum proceeds, and the people of Virginia remain in charge of their own elections.”

For more information, visit www.virginiansforfairelections.com.

********************************************************

RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR