Squeaking out a win in a referendum doesn’t make it constitutional. That’s the question now squarely before the court.” — Ken Cuccinelli, National Chairman, Election Transparency Initiative, and former Virginia Attorney General
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C-SPAN carried Cuccinelli’s full briefing as Virginia’s redistricting fight moves from voters to the courts.
Arlington, VA — April 29, 2026 —Following oral arguments on Monday, April 27th, before the Supreme Court of Virginia in the Commonwealth’s redistricting case, former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli delivered a press briefing outlining the constitutional questions now before the court and what comes next.
Full Coverage and Briefing
Cuccinelli’s briefing was carried in its entirety by C-SPAN, reflecting the national importance of the case:
Full ETI press briefing (C-SPAN): https://www.c-span.org/program/news-conference/ken-cuccinelli-remarks-on-virginia-supreme-court-redistricting-case/678158
Full oral arguments (C-SPAN): https://www.c-span.org/program/public-affairs-event/virginia-supreme-court-hears-case-on-redistricting-measure/678106
Online Reach
The Election Transparency Initiative simulcast the briefing live on X. The briefing reached a wide audience, generating more than 7,800 views:
Livestream replay (X): https://x.com/ETI_now/status/2048777163210719587?s=20
Key Issues Before the Court
During the briefing, Cuccinelli emphasized several state constitutional questions central to the case:
- Whether the General Assembly’s unusual use of a special session complied with Virginia constitutional requirements;
- Whether constitutionally required procedural steps—including timing and an intervening election—were satisfied; and
- Whether the failure to post the statutorily required notice to voters was fatal to the referendum.
“These are not technicalities—they determine whether the process followed the Constitution of Virginia, and whether the maps can stand,” Cuccinelli said.
Additional Commentary and Coverage
Cuccinelli’s analysis of the case has also been featured across national media:
- KEN CUCCINELLI: Virginia voted yes, will the courts vote the same way?
- Cuccinelli says Dems undercut own redistricting defense as Virginia justices press ‘Yes’ camp
- The Mark Levin Show
Media Availability
Cuccinelli remains available for follow-up interviews to discuss:
- Key takeaways from oral arguments
- Signals from the justices’ questions
- Potential outcomes and timelines
- Broader implications for election law
**Ken Cuccinelli plans to hold a press conference immediately following the Virginia Supreme Court’s redistricting decision.**
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Members of the media may submit interview requests at: https://electiontransparency.org/contact/
About the Election Transparency Initiative
ETI works nationwide to advance commonsense election reforms that protect the integrity of the vote and strengthen public trust in election outcomes by enhancing transparency, accountability, and confidence in American elections. Ken Cuccinelli serves as National Chairman of ETI. He previously served as Acting Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and as Attorney General of Virginia.
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