Washington, D.C.— Heritage Action today praised the Virginia Supreme Court’s decision striking down the state Democrats’ unconstitutional redistricting scheme, ruling that the process violated election law, rendering the measure legally void.
The Court found that the General Assembly’s handling of the amendment violated Article XII, Section 1 of the Constitution of Virginia, which requires constitutional amendments to be properly presented before and after a general election. The Court held that the rushed legislative process “incurably taints the resulting referendum vote and nullifies its legal efficacy.”
The referendum is void, and Virginia’s existing congressional map—established under the Court’s 2021 redistricting order—remains the governing map for the 2026 congressional elections.
Dr. Kevin Roberts, President of Heritage Action released the following statement:
“Today's ruling is a clear affirmation that the Virginia Constitution is not optional and cannot be bent for political convenience. The Virginia Supreme Court rightly restored confidence in a process overwhelmingly supported by Virginians—and that the right to equal, legitimate representation cannot be overridden for expedience.”
Stefani Buhajla, Senior Director of Communications for Heritage Action added:
“The Virginia Supreme Court decision should serve as a warning to Democrats who think they can go about misleading voters and disregarding process for political convenience.”
Heritage Action reaffirmed its support for constitutional compliance in all election processes, emphasizing that legislative actions must respect both the letter and spirit of state constitutional protections.
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