Virginia’s Top Court Blocks Democrats’ New Congressional Map

Summary

The Virginia Supreme Court blocked a Democrat-drawn congressional map, ruling it violated the state constitution. The decision is a setback for Democrats seeking to gain House seats in the midterms. Bloomberg's Greg Giroux discusses the ongoing redistricting war between Republicans and Democrats and its potential impact on the November elections.

• Virginia Supreme Court invalidated a Democratic gerrymander of the state's congressional map.
• The decision prevents Democrats from gaining up to four additional House seats in Virginia.
• Redistricting efforts have escalated mid-decade, starting with Texas and spreading to other states.
• The political environment may reduce the expected gains from redistricting for both parties.
• Other states like Florida and Tennessee are also pursuing new maps, with legal challenges expected.
• The U.S. House majority is very narrow, making every district potentially decisive.