A judge in Virginia has just halted the state’s referendum on the new partisan congressional map, according to Brad Kutner with WVTF.
Here’s what he wrote:
“NOW: (according to my source in the courtroom) Tazewell judge grants @NRCC injunction stopping early voting in #valeg’s redistricting effort.”
NOW: (according to my source in the courtroom) Tazewell judge grants @NRCC injunction stopping early voting in #valeg’s redistricting effort. https://t.co/TMjIMbbQKU pic.twitter.com/6peTlXnahw
— BK (@BradKutner) February 19, 2026
Let’s hope this is accurate. However, I’m sure it will be challenged in the courts and who knows whether this will end up getting upheld or not.