“A Virginia judge blocked certification of the congressional map referendum results, ruling the referendum and its enabling bill unconstitutional.”

Media reportsNews reportApril 22, 2026Read the original

Coverage of a Tazewell County Circuit Court ruling the day after the referendum.

Our verdict

True

Judge Jack Hurley of Tazewell County Circuit Court barred certification and declared the referendum votes 'ineffective' on 22 April 2026.

What we found

Hurley found the referendum violated the state constitution, including a 90-day notice rule, and called the ballot question 'flagrantly misleading'. Attorney General Jay Jones said he would appeal immediately. The claim is accurate as to the ruling.

The evidence

2 of 2 sources support the claim; none contradict it.

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Supports the claim
A judge blocked Virginia's new congressional maps after the redistricting vote. [1]
Supports the claim
The order declares all referendum votes 'ineffective' and bars certification. [2]

How we checked

We checked the claim against CBS News, KATV (TNND). We reviewed 2 relevant sources.

Sources

[1]CBS News · Judge blocks Virginia new congressional maps after redistricting vote
[2]KATV (TNND) · Virginia judge blocks redistricting referendum from being certified

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