Virginia Supreme Court rules on new congressional map

The Virginia Supreme Court invalidated a voter-approved redistricting map on Friday, ruling that the legislative process violated the state constitution, delivering a political win for Republicans who opposed the measure. The map, approved by voters 51%-49%, would have granted Democrats a 10-1 congressional advantage and shifted redistricting power from a nonpartisan commission to the Democrat-controlled legislature through 2030. Fox News reporter Breanne Deppisch provides the core court ruling and factual details (vote margins, seat projections, constitutional citation), with appropriate attribution to the court opinion and identified sourcing through her byline and publication history. The independent search results from University of Virginia's Center for Politics and local Virginia outlets confirm the court's decision and add context about the confusion surrounding implementation and pending legal challenges, though the Fox article notes it is breaking news with updates to follow. Watch for clarification on which redistricting map will govern the 2026 midterms, potential further legal appeals, and how the Virginia legislature responds to the invalidation.