Virginia Democrats have requested the US Supreme Court to reinstate a congressional map aimed at enhancing their prospects in the upcoming midterm elections. This comes after the Virginia Supreme Court invalidated a voter-approved map that would have flipped four Republican-held seats, a decision that poses challenges for Democrats seeking to regain control of the US House.
The case raises questions about the legality of mid-decade redistricting, as it is typically conducted following the decennial census. The current political landscape favors Republicans, who are attempting to maintain their slim majority in Congress amid ongoing redistricting disputes influenced by former President Trump.