Source: PAUL J. RICHARDS / GettyVirginia’s redistricting effort is facing a legal setback after a federal judge ruled the Grand Assembly’s process was illegal. Virginia announced its redistricting effort shortly before the state held elections last November, using a still-open special session that was previously ordered by former Gov. Hurley ruled that the first vote passing the redistricting effort happened after people had already cast early votes, making it invalid. “We will be appealing this ruling immediately, and we expect to prevail.” Virginia Republicans previously filed a lawsuit shortly after the first redistricting vote was held, but the judge in that case ruled that the redistricting effort could continue. SEE ALSO:Judge Rules Democrats Can Continue Virginia Redistricting EffortVirginia Lawmakers Vote To Approve Redistricting Effort