At least 4 Virginia Dem House candidates drop out after courts throw out new map
At least four Democratic candidates in Virginia have suspended their congressional campaigns following a court ruling that reinstated the previous congressional map. This decision has forced candidates to either run in GOP-leaning districts or challenge incumbents in the primaries. Virginia's primaries are set for August 4, with a candidate filing deadline of May 26.
- ▪The Virginia Supreme Court overturned a new congressional map that favored Democrats.
- ▪Col. Bree Fram and former first lady Dorothy McAuliffe are among those who have suspended their campaigns.
- ▪Candidates now face the challenge of running in districts that may not align with their party's base.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onAt least 4 Virginia Democratic House candidates drop out after courts toss new mapOne will run in a GOP-held district; another has not yet announced her plans.ByOren OppenheimMay 18, 2026, 4:33 PMA local resident's phone screen is illuminated with updates of Virginia's congressional redistricting vote during a watch party at Inca Social on April 21, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia.
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