The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday invalidated a new, voter-approved redistricting map, delivering a significant victory for Republicans in the state ahead of the fast-approaching 2026 midterm elections.
"We hold that the legislative process employed to advance this proposal violated Article XII, Section 1 of the Constitution of Virginia," the Virginia Supreme Court said in the ruling. "This constitutional violation incurably taints the resulting referendum vote and nullifies its legal efficacy."
The Virginia Supreme Court heard oral arguments last month over the newly passed congressional map, which voters in the state approved by a narrow 51% to 49% margin.
"We hold that the legislative process employed to advance this proposal violated Article XII, Section 1 of the Constitution of Virginia," the Virginia Supreme Court said in the ruling. "This constitutional violation incurably taints the resulting referendum vote and nullifies its legal efficacy."
The Virginia Supreme Court heard oral arguments last month over the newly passed congressional map, which voters in the state approved by a narrow 51% to 49% margin.
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The Rockbridge Area Republican Committee is encouraging area residents to call Sen. Tim Kaine and Sen. Mark Warner to encourage them to fund the Homeland Security Agency.
Chairman Roger Jarrell said, “Not just Transportation Security Agency (TSA) agents at the airports have gone without paychecks for far too long. This government shutdown also has the same impact on other Homeland Security Agency components including the Coast Guard, Secret Service, Federal Emergency Management (FEMA), Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), Customs and Border Protection, Office of Health Security, Controlling Weapons of Mass Destruction, and more.
A total of over 260,000 people work for the Homeland Security Agency and have been going without paychecks for weeks now.
The shutdown is due to Democrats demanding changes in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement and continuing the shut down even after several changes they wanted have been made.
Call Senator Warner at 202-224-2023 and Senator Kaine at 202-224-4024.
The Rockbridge Area Republican Committee is encouraging area residents to call Sen. Tim Kaine and Sen. Mark Warner to encourage them to fund the Homeland Security Agency.
Chairman Roger Jarrell said, “Not just Transportation Security Agency (TSA) agents at the airports have gone without paychecks for far too long. This government shutdown also has the same impact on other Homeland Security Agency components including the Coast Guard, Secret Service, Federal Emergency Management (FEMA), Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), Customs and Border Protection, Office of Health Security, Controlling Weapons of Mass Destruction, and more.
A total of over 260,000 people work for the Homeland Security Agency and have been going without paychecks for weeks now.
The shutdown is due to Democrats demanding changes in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement and continuing the shut down even after several changes they wanted have been made.
Call Senator Warner at 202-224-2023 and Senator Kaine at 202-224-4024.
Virginia Institute Action—the advocacy arm affiliated with the Virginia Institute for Public Policy—recently launched FORGE, a simple but powerful engagement platform designed to help Virginians stay informed and take meaningful action on key policy issues coming out of Richmond.
FORGE provides concise legislative updates, clear explanations, and ready-to-use ways to engage—whether that’s through social media, letters to the editor, or direct outreach to elected officials. The goal is to make citizen engagement easy, coordinated, and effective, without requiring a major time commitment.
Whether you agree or disagree with the Virginia Institutes Action's "Support" or "Oppose" recommendation, it is an excellent resource to follow the MANY bills coming out of Richmond.
It takes about 15 minutes a week, but when hundreds of people act together, it has real impact.
Calling and/or writing matters!
Silence = Consent
To sign up - click the FORGE button below
FORGE provides concise legislative updates, clear explanations, and ready-to-use ways to engage—whether that’s through social media, letters to the editor, or direct outreach to elected officials. The goal is to make citizen engagement easy, coordinated, and effective, without requiring a major time commitment.
Whether you agree or disagree with the Virginia Institutes Action's "Support" or "Oppose" recommendation, it is an excellent resource to follow the MANY bills coming out of Richmond.
It takes about 15 minutes a week, but when hundreds of people act together, it has real impact.
Calling and/or writing matters!
Silence = Consent
To sign up - click the FORGE button below
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CALL Majority leader for Republicans, Senator John Thune with Words of “encouragement” to get the SAVE Act passed. CALL HIM THIS WEEK! HE NEEDS TO HEAR FROM EVERYONE! His office number is (202) 224-2321.
CALL your Senators to get the SAVE Act passed. CALL THIS WEEK! THEY NEED TO HEAR FROM EVERYONE!
CALL Majority leader for Republicans, Senator John Thune with Words of “encouragement” to get the SAVE Act passed. CALL HIM THIS WEEK! HE NEEDS TO HEAR FROM EVERYONE! His office number is (202) 224-2321.
CALL your Senators to get the SAVE Act passed. CALL THIS WEEK! THEY NEED TO HEAR FROM EVERYONE!
Congressman Ben Cline and President Trump Attend 74th National Prayer Breakfast
At the 74th National Prayer Breakfast, held on February 5, 2026, at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., Congressman Ben Cline was photographed alongside President Trump. The event, a longstanding tradition in the nation's capital, brought together leaders from across the country to reflect and pray for the nation. Congressman Ben Cline, together with Congressman Jonathan Jackson, served as Congressional Co-Chairs for this year's gathering, highlighting their roles in fostering unity and dialogue among attendees.
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Our Mission is to PROMOTE the principles of the Republican Party as articulated in the Republican Creed and to Nominate, Elect and Support Republican candidates to public office, locally, state-wide and nationally.
Meet Rockbridge Area Republican Elected Officials
Congressman Ben Cline | U.S. Congress
District 6 |
Senator Chris Head | Virginia General Assembly
3rd District |
Delegate Terry Austin | Virginia General Assembly
37th District |
Delegate Ellen Campbell | Virginia General Assembly
36th District |
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