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

February 13, 2026

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“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.”

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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.

Former VA Del. Tim Anderson (R) is very conservative/right wing, but he’s also a smart attorney who gets this right.

DCCC Statement on Supreme Court of Virginia Allowing Redistricting Ballot Measure to Move Forward

Today, DCCC Executive Director Julie Merz released the following statement after the Supreme Court of Virginia said the Commonwealth can proceed with the special election to decide on a temporary measure to ensure a free and fair congressional map ahead of the 2026 elections:

“Virginians deserve the opportunity to decide for themselves who represents them, the Supreme Court of Virginia agrees, and we look forward to letting voters decide in April.”