Democrats Aren’t Done, File New Appeal After Virginia Map Struck Down – Full Article

After the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down a voter-approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan on Friday, Democratic leaders in the state announced plans to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court of the United States.

The ruling marked another setback for Democrats as the party battles Republicans nationwide for an advantage heading into this year’s midterm elections. The appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court is seen as a long-shot bid, at best, to get their map reinstated.

Democratic leaders, including Virginia House Speaker Don Scott and Attorney General Jay Jones, filed a motion late Friday seeking to pause the state court’s ruling while they pursue an emergency appeal before the U.S.