Global Politics Report Editorial

Virginia Supreme Court hands Republicans an edge ahead of midterms

Virginia voters recently approved a new congressional map designed to help give Democrats as many as four additional seats in Congress. But on Friday, the state's Supreme Court narrowly struck down those maps. Ed O'Keefe has details.

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Key people or organizations: Virginia Supreme Court, Republicans, Virginia, Democrats

Story focus: Virginia Supreme Court hands Republicans an edge ahead of midterms

Source context: Virginia voters recently approved a new congressional map designed to help give Democrats as many as four additional seats in Congress. But on...

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Original source: CBS News