Judge Temporarily Blocks Referendum to Redraw Virginia’s Congressional Map

The National Republican Congressional Committee called the injunction ‘a massive win’ for Virginians.

The state and U.S. flags fly over the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond on Jan. 10, 2024. Steve Helber/AP Photo

A county judge in Virginia issued an emergency restraining order on Feb. 19, pausing a referendum backed by Democrats that aims to redraw the state’s congressional maps.

Tazewell County Circuit Judge Jack Hurley issued the order following a Feb. 18 motion by the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) that sought to challenge House Bill 1384.