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Supreme Court of Virginia in Richmond. Photo by DepositPhotos
May 13, 2026

Virginia Democrats balk at proposal to retire state Supreme Court

Virginia Democrats reportedly discussed a proposal to lower the mandatory retirement age for Supreme Court justices from 73 to 54 following a redistricting ruling.

Supporters depart a campaign rally against Virginia Democrats' proposed state redistricting constitutional amendment ahead of the referendum special election on April 21, in Bridgewater, Virginia, April 11, 2026. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno/File Photo
May 13, 2026

What’s next after Virginia Supreme Court’s redistricting decision?

The Virginia Supreme Court threw out a constitutional amendment that would have allowed the General Assembly to redraw Virginia’s congressional electoral maps.

The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 11, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
May 11, 2026

Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to revive their US House voting map

Virginia Democrats asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate a congressional map aimed at boosting their chances in the November midterm elections.

Congressman Ben Cline addressed constituent questions during a town hall on Sept. 25.
Apr 28, 2026

Virginia Supreme Court blocks redistricting election certification

The Virginia Supreme Court denied a motion to certify the April 21 special election on congressional redistricting, keeping a lower court's block in place.

Appian, a software company based in McLean, won a record-setting $2 billion verdict in 2022 that was reversed. Photo courtesy Appian
Mar 31, 2026

Appian-Pega lawsuit gets Fairfax retrial

The Virginia Supreme Court has mandated a retrial in the $2 billion trade secrets lawsuit between Appian and Pegasystems, reversing a previous verdict.

Augusta County on the proposed Congressional redistricting map should Virginia voters approved the Virginia Constitutional amendment.
Mar 6, 2026

Virginia redistricting vote begins amid lawsuits

Virginia's special election on congressional redistricting begins despite lawsuits. Early voting runs through April 18 with legal defenses from Attorney General Jay Jones.

This map shows Virginia's new congressional district lines as drawn by Virginia Democrats Feb. 4, 2026. Under this proposal, the 4th District, which covers the Tri-City area, would expand westward to pick up three more counties and two more cities.
Feb 13, 2026

Virginia redistricting vote will take place in April, court rules

The Virginia Supreme Court agreed to hear Democrats' appeal of a court order blocking their mid-decade congressional redistricting plan ahead of an April referendum.

Woman accused of running high-end brothels in Northern Virginia and near Boston set to be sentenced
Jan 8, 2026

Virginia Supreme Court orders new trial in $2B Appian-Pega case

The Virginia Supreme Court ordered a new trial in a $2 billion trade secrets lawsuit involving McLean-based software company Appian, which sought to reinstate its 2022 jury award from Massachusetts-based Pegasystems.

Woman accused of running high-end brothels in Northern Virginia and near Boston set to be sentenced
Oct 30, 2025

Youngkin-Senate university dispute heard by Virginia Supreme Court

The ongoing battle between the governor and Virginia Senate Democrats over university board control continued Thursday in the confines of the Supreme Court of Virginia.

Woman accused of running high-end brothels in Northern Virginia and near Boston set to be sentenced
Sep 4, 2025

Virginia nursing homes sue state over Youngkin budget veto

Over 180 Virginia nursing homes are suing the state after Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed a budget provision to increase Medicaid payments.

Virginia’s universities at risk if checks and balances fail
Aug 28, 2025

Virginia’s universities at risk if checks and balances fail

The Virginia Supreme Court will soon decide a case that goes to the heart of how we govern our public universities.

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