The Virginia Supreme Court overturned a voter-approved redistricting referendum on a legal technicality, while the U.S. Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act, creating significant electoral disadvantages for Democrats heading into the midterms. Republicans have gained substantial gerrymandering advantages across multiple Southern states, potentially giving them a 4-5 seat advantage in House races.
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The Virginia Supreme Court overturned a voter-approved redistricting referendum on a legal technicality, while the U.S. Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act, creating significant electoral disadvantages for Democrats heading into the midterms. Republicans have gained substantial gerrymandering advantages across multiple Southern states, potentially giving them a 4-5 seat advantage in House races.