The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.

The Supreme Court has rejected Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats in the closely divided House of Representatives.

The Supreme Court rejects Virginia's bid to restore its congressional map, leaving current districts intact for the midterms.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation that would put in place new primary elections if courts let Republicans make changes to their maps before the midterms.