Governor McAuliffe called the General Assembly into special session to redraw the Commonwealth’s congressional district boundaries, but Republican lawmakers first used the opportunity to try to advance their own selection to the state Supreme Court.
The day’s sessions turned into a tug-of-war between supporters of McAuliffe’s interim nominee, Justice Jane MarumRoush, and advocates of the GOP’s choice, state Court of Appeals Judge Rossie Alston.
But Judge Alston’s defeat does not mean that Justice Roush stays on the high court. Her interim appointment is set to expire 30 days after the General Assembly convened if lawmakers do not vote to elect her.
