The Virginia Supreme Court on Monday heard oral arguments in a high-profile case questioning the validity of a constitutional amendment on redistricting that voters narrowly approved on April 21, 2026. The case, Don Scott in his official capacity as Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates et al. v. Ryan T. McDougle, Virginia State Senator and Legislative Commissioner for the Virginia Redistricting Commission et al., centers on whether the General Assembly followed required procedures under Article 12 of the Virginia Constitution.
Attorneys for the appellants, who are defending the amendment, argued that the process complied with every step outlined in the Constitution. Counsel for the appellees, who are challenging it, contended that multiple procedural violations — including the use of a special session and the timing relative to the 2025 general election — rendered the amendment invalid. Chief Justice Cleo E. Powell presided, with all justices present. A ruling is expected in May.
