RNC sues to stop Democrats' Virginia redistricting push

Early voting for the special election is scheduled to begin March 6.

The plaintiffs argue the measure was not properly adopted by two separate General Assemblies with an "intervening election," as required under Article XII of the Virginia Constitution.

The Republicans also allege the ballot language is misleading and that holding the special election less than 90 days after the amendment's final passage violates constitutional timing requirements.

The suit asks the court to block state officials from conducting the special election, transmitting ballots, or submitting the proposed amendment to voters, on the grounds that it fails to comply with the state constitution's amendment process.

Virginia Democrats' redistricting push comes as other blue states have pursued mid-decade map changes in response to Republican-led states, including Texas, ahead of the 2026 midterms.