# Virginia Democrats Plot a Redistricting Power Grab

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Podcast: [The Todd Huff Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-todd-huff-show-410557)
Published: 2026-05-12T14:35:02+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2450

## Resource

Virginia Democrats are reportedly considering a stunning political maneuver after the Virginia Supreme Court struck down their redistricting amendment in a 4-3 ruling. Todd breaks down the constitutional issues at the center of the case, why the court ruled the amendment process violated Virginia law, and the extraordinary proposal Democrats are allegedly floating to remove the entire state Supreme Court bench by lowering the mandatory retirement age for justices. Todd also compares what’s happening in Virginia to recent redistricting battles in Indiana, Texas, and other states, explaining the constitutional authority legislatures possess and why consistency matters when evaluating these fights. This episode dives into political power, constitutional process, and the escalating cold civil war shaping America’s future.

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