GOP turns to courts in Virginia redistricting fight

NBC Washington reports that Virginia Republicans are pursuing multiple court challenges to overturn a referendum voters narrowly approved Tuesday that redraws congressional districts—a move Democrats backed to gain up to four seats. The article documents three pending cases in Virginia courts and a Tazewell County judge's Wednesday ruling that declared the referendum unconstitutional and barred certification, while the Virginia Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments Monday on a separate challenge. The reporting includes named sources from both parties—Democratic U.S. Rep. James Walkinshaw, Attorney General Jay Jones, former Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, and GOP House Minority Leader Terry Kilgore—alongside specific details about the court cases and timeline pressures, though the article lacks clarity on the vote margin and exact vote count (corroborated by Fox News as a 3-point win). Watch the Virginia Supreme Court's decision expected soon, as the tight deadline for candidate ballot access may force an expedited ruling; the Tazewell County decision cited the court's prior expression of 'significant concerns,' signaling potential receptiveness to constitutional arguments.