Supreme Court rejects Virginia's bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats

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Original Load Date May 16, 2026, 9 a.m.
Last Updated May 16, 2026, 9 a.m.
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WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Virginia's bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats in the closely divided House of Representatives. The court's order, issued without any noted dissent, is the latest twist in the nation's ...