Virginia Supreme Court hears arguments in redistricting case
At issue in today’s hearing is whether the majority party in the General Assembly complied with rules what can be voted on during special sessions.
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Virginia voters narrowly approve redistricting for partisan advantage
“Yes” got around 51.5 percent of the vote
Charlottesville has lowest voter turn-out in TJPDC region through April 14 for redistricting referendum
A look at turn-out, ad spending, and a reminder that the Virginia Supreme Court still has to weigh on the validity of the referendum
Governor Spanberger signs bill allowing Charlottesville to tax land and improvements at different rates
The Governor has until April 13 to take action on hundreds of bills
Governor Spanberger signs several bills including one that will increase amount of low-income housing tax credits
The deadline is April 13 for action to be taken on hundreds of bills
Virginia General Assembly sets stage to reenter Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Amendments to the current year’s budget direct the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to rejoin the interstate compact
General Assembly to reconvene in special session after time runs out budget bill negotiations
Legislators will return on April 22 to respond to Governor Spanberger’s actions and will hold the special session the next day
Virginia Supreme Court clears way for early voting in redistricting referendum to begin Friday
This story was originally posted on March 5, 2026 on Charlottesville Community Engagement.
2026 General Assembly update from the TJPDC’s legislative liaison
Legislation to allow localities to hold a referendum on a one-cent sales tax is still pending
Tazewell County judge issues second injunction against redistricting
The injunction expires on March 18, 2026 and would stop early voting unless an appeal is granted