The Virginia redistricting amendment was ruled unconstitutional by a Republican-appointed judge, invalidating special election votes and blocking the implementation of new maps.

"A Republican-appointed #Virginia judge🚨has struck down the Democratic-backed #redistricting amendment in full, ruling it unconstitutional & “void from the start.” All votes from the April 21 special election are now invalid, & the state is permanently blocked from using or implementing the new maps. AG Jay Jones⚡says he will immediately file an appeal." -MT Califonia's Prop 50 was affirmed by #SCOTUS. Why wouldn't Virginia's? Voters chose to redistrict, in both states⁉️ #Elections #USPol

MeidasTouch‬ ‪@meidastouch.com‬ BREAKING: A GOP-appointed Virginia judge has struck down the Democratic-backed redistricting amendment in full, ruling it unconstitutional and “void from the start.” AG Jay Jones says he will immediately file an appeal. All votes from the special election are now invalid, and the state is permanently blocked from using or implementing the new maps, pending appeal. #Felon47 #GOP #Virginia #Redistricting