# Virginia Supreme Court

Type: court

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## Timeline

- **2026-04-21**: Referendum Date — The statewide vote is held to determine if mid-decade redistricting is authorized.
- **2026-03-06**: Early Voting Starts — Voters begin casting ballots on the mid-decade redistricting authorization.
- **2026-03-04**: Supreme Court Ruling — The Virginia Supreme Court vacates the lower court's order, allowing the vote to proceed.
- **2026-02-25**: Restraining Order — A Tazewell County judge issues an order blocking referendum preparations.
- **2026-02-15**: Map Release — Virginia Democrats release a new congressional map targeting four additional House seats.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### VA Supreme Court Permits Redistricting Vote Amid Legal Challenges
2026-03-05 00:25:27 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

The Virginia Supreme Court has cleared the way for an April 21 referendum on mid-decade redistricting, overturning a lower court's restraining order. While the ruling allows voters to head to the polls, the court has yet to decide on the underlying constitutionality of the Democrat-led redistricting plan.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/virginia-supreme-court-redistricting-referendum-ruling

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