Virginia's Supreme Court struck down a voter-approved redistricting amendment, keeping current congressional maps in place—a decision that benefits Republicans in the 2026 midterms by blocking Democratic-drawn maps that could have flipped four House seats. The court ruled the amendment unconstitutional; this is different from nullifying votes cast or rigging elections, though the outcome strategically advantages the GOP. Democrats are appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court, and this decision reflects a broader pattern of state courts intervening in redistricting battles where party interests diverge sharply from voter intent.