5th Congressional District Republican Committee v. John O'Bannon
| 5TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, 6TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, 11TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, 38TH HOUSE OF DELEGATES REPUBLICAN LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT COMMITTEE, 53RD HOUSE OF DELEGATES REPUBLICAN LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT COMMITTEE, ALBEMARLE COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, AMHERST COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, APPOMATTOX COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, BEDFORD COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, BOTETOURT COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, FAIRFAX COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, FLUVANNA COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, FREDERICK COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, GOOCHLAND COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, GREENE COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, HALIFAX COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, HANOVER COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, HARRISONBURG CITY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, LOUISA COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, LUNENBERG COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, LYNCHBURG CITY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, MECKLENBERG COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, NELSON COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, NOTTOWAY COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, ROANOKE CITY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, ROCKINGHAM COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, WARREN COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE and KENNETH H. ADAMS, as Chairman of the 36th House of Delegates District Republican Committee |
| JOHN O'BANNON, as Chairman of the Virginia Board of Elections, ROSALYN R. DANCE, as Vice-Chariman of The Virginia Board of Elections, GEORGIA ALVIS-LONG, as Secretary of the Virginia Board of Elections, CHRISTOPHER P. STOLLE, as Member of the Virginia Board of Elections, MATTHEW WEINSTEIN, as Member of the Virginia Board of Elections and VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS |
| 26-1000 |
| January 2, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit |
| Constitutionality of State Statutes |
Docket Report
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| Filing 30 RESPONSE/ANSWER by 11th Congressional District Republican Committee, 38th House of Delegates Republican Legislative District Committee, 53rd House of Delegates Republican Legislative District Committee, 5th Congressional District Republican Committee, 6th Congressional District Republican Committee, Kenneth H. Adams, Albemarle County Republican Committee, Amherst County Republican Committee, Appomattox County Republican Committee, Bedford County Republican Committee, Botetourt County Republican Committee, Cumberland County Republican Committee, Fairfax County Republican Committee, Fluvanna County Republican Committee, Frederick County Republican Committee, Goochland County Republican Committee, Greene County Republican Committee, Halifax County Republican Committee, Hanover County Republican Committee, Harrisonburg City Republican Committee, Louisa County Republican Committee, Lunenberg County Republican Committee, Lynchburg City Republican Committee, Mecklenberg County Republican Committee, Nelson County Republican Committee, Nottoway County Republican Committee, Pittsylvania County Republican Committee, Roanoke City Republican Committee, Rockingham County Republican Committee and Warren County Republican Committee to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO. [1001999615] [26-1000] Jeffrey Adams [Entered: 06/18/2026 11:34 AM] |
| Filing 28 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Georgia Alvis-Long, Rosalyn R. Dance, John O'Bannon, Christopher P. Stolle, Virginia Department of Elections and Matthew Weinstein to Notice requesting response to similar case inquiry. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO. [1001998798] [26-1000] Daniel Honold [Entered: 06/17/2026 12:33 PM] |
| Filing 27 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Daniel J. Honold for John O'Bannon, Rosalyn R. Dance, Georgia Alvis-Long, Christopher P. Stolle, Matthew Weinstein and Virginia Department of Elections. [1001997112] [26-1000] Daniel Honold [Entered: 06/15/2026 01:04 PM] |
| Filing 26 NOTICE ISSUED to 11th Congressional District Republican Committee, 38th House of Delegates Republican Legislative District Committee, 53rd House of Delegates Republican Legislative District Committee, 5th Congressional District Republican Committee, 6th Congressional District Republican Committee, Kenneth H. Adams, Albemarle County Republican Committee, Amherst County Republican Committee, Appomattox County Republican Committee, Bedford County Republican Committee, Botetourt County Republican Committee, Cumberland County Republican Committee, Fairfax County Republican Committee, Fluvanna County Republican Committee, Frederick County Republican Committee, Goochland County Republican Committee, Greene County Republican Committee, Halifax County Republican Committee, Hanover County Republican Committee, Harrisonburg City Republican Committee, Louisa County Republican Committee, Lunenberg County Republican Committee, Lynchburg City Republican Committee, Mecklenberg County Republican Committee, Nelson County Republican Committee, Nottoway County Republican Committee, Pittsylvania County Republican Committee, Roanoke City Republican Committee, Rockingham County Republican Committee, Warren County Republican Committee and Georgia Alvis-Long, Rosalyn R. Dance, John O'Bannon, Christopher P. Stolle and Virginia Department of Elections requesting response to similar case(s) question..[1001996953].. Response to similar case notice due 06/18/2026. [26-1000] CH [Entered: 06/15/2026 11:18 AM] |
| Filing 25 CASE TENTATIVELY CALENDARED for oral argument during the September 15-18, 2026, argument session. Notify Clerk's Office of any scheduling conflict by: 06/22/2026. Any required additional copies of briefs and joint appendices are due 06/22/2026. [1001996940] [26-1000] SCC [Entered: 06/15/2026 11:14 AM] |
| Filing 24 BRIEF by 11th Congressional District Republican Committee, 38th House of Delegates Republican Legislative District Committee, 53rd House of Delegates Republican Legislative District Committee, 5th Congressional District Republican Committee, 6th Congressional District Republican Committee, Kenneth H. Adams, Albemarle County Republican Committee, Amherst County Republican Committee, Appomattox County Republican Committee, Bedford County Republican Committee, Botetourt County Republican Committee, Cumberland County Republican Committee, Fairfax County Republican Committee, Fluvanna County Republican Committee, Frederick County Republican Committee, Goochland County Republican Committee, Greene County Republican Committee, Halifax County Republican Committee, Hanover County Republican Committee, Harrisonburg City Republican Committee, Louisa County Republican Committee, Lunenberg County Republican Committee, Lynchburg City Republican Committee, Mecklenberg County Republican Committee, Nelson County Republican Committee, Nottoway County Republican Committee, Pittsylvania County Republican Committee, Roanoke City Republican Committee, Rockingham County Republican Committee and Warren County Republican Committee. Type of Brief: REPLY. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001962625] [26-1000] Jeffrey Adams [Entered: 04/17/2026 01:09 PM] |
| Filing 29 Receipt of paper copy of RESPONSE BRIEF filed at [ # 23 ] by Georgia Alvis-Long, Rosalyn R. Dance, John O'Bannon, Christopher P. Stolle, Virginia Department of Elections and Matthew Weinstein. Number of pages: [32]. Sufficient: YES. Number of Copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 06/17/2026. [1001999204] [26-1000] CH [Entered: 06/17/2026 04:33 PM] |
| Filing 23 BRIEF by Georgia Alvis-Long, Rosalyn R. Dance, John O'Bannon, Christopher P. Stolle, Virginia Department of Elections and Matthew Weinstein. Type of Brief: RESPONSE. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001951027] [26-1000] Triston O'Savio [Entered: 03/27/2026 02:37 PM] |
| Filing 22 JOINT APPENDIX by 11th Congressional District Republican Committee, 38th House of Delegates Republican Legislative District Committee, 53rd House of Delegates Republican Legislative District Committee, 5th Congressional District Republican Committee, 6th Congressional District Republican Committee, Kenneth H. Adams, Albemarle County Republican Committee, Amherst County Republican Committee, Appomattox County Republican Committee, Bedford County Republican Committee, Botetourt County Republican Committee, Cumberland County Republican Committee, Fairfax County Republican Committee, Fluvanna County Republican Committee, Frederick County Republican Committee, Goochland County Republican Committee, Greene County Republican Committee, Halifax County Republican Committee, Hanover County Republican Committee, Harrisonburg City Republican Committee, Louisa County Republican Committee, Lunenberg County Republican Committee, Lynchburg City Republican Committee, Mecklenberg County Republican Committee, Nelson County Republican Committee, Nottoway County Republican Committee, Pittsylvania County Republican Committee, Roanoke City Republican Committee, Rockingham County Republican Committee, Warren County Republican Committee and Georgia Alvis-Long, Rosalyn R. Dance, John O'Bannon, Christopher P. Stolle, Virginia Department of Elections and Matthew Weinstein. Digital media exhibit volume? No. [1001933789] [26-1000] Jeffrey Adams [Entered: 02/25/2026 03:18 PM] |
| Filing 21 BRIEF by 11th Congressional District Republican Committee, 38th House of Delegates Republican Legislative District Committee, 53rd House of Delegates Republican Legislative District Committee, 5th Congressional District Republican Committee, 6th Congressional District Republican Committee, Kenneth H. Adams, Albemarle County Republican Committee, Amherst County Republican Committee, Appomattox County Republican Committee, Bedford County Republican Committee, Fairfax County Republican Committee, Frederick County Republican Committee, Warren County Republican Committee, Rockingham County Republican Committee, Pittsylvania County Republican Committee, Nottoway County Republican Committee, Nelson County Republican Committee, Mecklenberg County Republican Committee, Lynchburg City Republican Committee, Lunenberg County Republican Committee, Louisa County Republican Committee, Harrisonburg City Republican Committee, Hanover County Republican Committee, Halifax County Republican Committee, Greene County Republican Committee and Goochland County Republican Committee. Type of Brief: OPENING. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001933782] [26-1000] Jeffrey Adams [Entered: 02/25/2026 03:15 PM] |
| Filing 20 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Jeffrey R. Adams for 11th Congressional District Republican Committee, 38th House of Delegates Republican Legislative District Committee, 53rd House of Delegates Republican Legislative District Committee, 5th Congressional District Republican Committee, 6th Congressional District Republican Committee, Kenneth H. Adams, Albemarle County Republican Committee, Amherst County Republican Committee, Appomattox County Republican Committee, Bedford County Republican Committee, Botetourt County Republican Committee, Cumberland County Republican Committee, Fairfax County Republican Committee, Fluvanna County Republican Committee, Frederick County Republican Committee, Goochland County Republican Committee, Greene County Republican Committee, Halifax County Republican Committee, Hanover County Republican Committee, Harrisonburg City Republican Committee, Louisa County Republican Committee, Lunenberg County Republican Committee, Lynchburg City Republican Committee, Mecklenberg County Republican Committee, Nelson County Republican Committee, Nottoway County Republican Committee, Pittsylvania County Republican Committee, Roanoke City Republican Committee, Rockingham County Republican Committee and Warren County Republican Committee. [1001918605] [26-1000] Jeffrey Adams [Entered: 01/30/2026 02:55 PM] |
| Filing 19 Attorney Andrew Patrick Murphy for Matthew Weinstein, Virginia Department of Elections, Christopher P. Stolle, John O'Bannon, Rosalyn R. Dance and Georgia Alvis-Long in 26-1000, Thomas John Sanford for Matthew Weinstein, Virginia Department of Elections, Christopher P. Stolle, John O'Bannon, Rosalyn R. Dance and Georgia Alvis-Long in 26-1000 terminated from case. Reason for termination: Not participating. [1001918184] [26-1000] CH [Entered: 01/30/2026 08:59 AM] |
| Filing 18 RULE 45 NOTICE issued to 11th Congressional District Republican Committee, 38th House of Delegates Republican Legislative District Committee, 53rd House of Delegates Republican Legislative District Committee, 5th Congressional District Republican Committee, 6th Congressional District Republican Committee, Kenneth H. Adams, Albemarle County Republican Committee, Amherst County Republican Committee, Appomattox County Republican Committee, Bedford County Republican Committee, Botetourt County Republican Committee, Cumberland County Republican Committee, Fairfax County Republican Committee, Fluvanna County Republican Committee, Frederick County Republican Committee, Goochland County Republican Committee, Greene County Republican Committee, Halifax County Republican Committee, Hanover County Republican Committee, Harrisonburg City Republican Committee, Louisa County Republican Committee, Lunenberg County Republican Committee, Lynchburg City Republican Committee, Mecklenberg County Republican Committee, Nelson County Republican Committee, Nottoway County Republican Committee, Pittsylvania County Republican Committee, Roanoke City Republican Committee, Rockingham County Republican Committee and Warren County Republican Committee re: filing of appearance form. Case may be dismissed if default is not cured within 15 days. [1001918179] [26-1000] CH [Entered: 01/30/2026 08:54 AM] |
| Filing 17 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Tillman J. Breckenridge for Georgia Alvis-Long, Rosalyn R. Dance, John O'Bannon, Christopher P. Stolle, Virginia Department of Elections and Matthew Weinstein. [1001918169] [26-1000]--[Edited 01/30/2026 by CH--to modify docket text to add name of counsel] Triston O'Savio [Entered: 01/30/2026 08:46 AM] |
| Filing 16 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Triston Chase O'Savio for Virginia Department of Elections, Georgia Alvis-Long, Rosalyn R. Dance, John O'Bannon, Christopher P. Stolle and Matthew Weinstein. [1001918161] [26-1000] Triston O'Savio [Entered: 01/30/2026 08:40 AM] |
| Filing 15 Attorney Graham Keith Bryant for Matthew Weinstein, Virginia Department of Elections, Christopher P. Stolle, John O'Bannon, Rosalyn R. Dance and Georgia Alvis-Long in 26-1000 terminated from case. Reason for termination: Change of employment. [1001914931] [26-1000] CH [Entered: 01/23/2026 05:04 PM] |
| Filing 14 Attorney Jason S. Miyares for Matthew Weinstein, Virginia Department of Elections, Christopher P. Stolle, John O'Bannon, Rosalyn R. Dance and Georgia Alvis-Long in 26-1000 terminated from case. Reason for termination: Change of employment. [1001914917] [26-1000] CH [Entered: 01/23/2026 04:58 PM] |
| Filing 13 Attorney Michael Christopher Dingman for Matthew Weinstein, Virginia Department of Elections, Christopher P. Stolle, John O'Bannon, Rosalyn R. Dance and Georgia Alvis-Long in 26-1000, Kevin Michael Gallagher for Matthew Weinstein, Virginia Department of Elections, Christopher P. Stolle, John O'Bannon, Rosalyn R. Dance and Georgia Alvis-Long in 26-1000 terminated from case. Reason for termination: Order granting withdrawal. [1001911479] [26-1000] CH [Entered: 01/20/2026 10:32 AM] |
Filing 12
ORDER filed granting Motion to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel [ # 11 ], granting Motion to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel [ # 10 ]. Copies to all parties. [1001911459] [26-1000] CH [Entered: 01/20/2026 10:25 AM]
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| Filing 11 MOTION by Georgia Alvis-Long, Rosalyn R. Dance, John O'Bannon, Christopher P. Stolle, Virginia Department of Elections and Matthew Weinstein to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel.Attorney or client motion? Attorney.. If under L.R. 46(d), was client advised of right to file response within 7 days? N/A. Date and method of service: 01/17/2026 ecf. [1001911264] [26-1000] Kevin Gallagher [Entered: 01/17/2026 02:30 PM] |
| Filing 10 MOTION by Georgia Alvis-Long, Rosalyn R. Dance, John O'Bannon, Christopher P. Stolle, Virginia Department of Elections and Matthew Weinstein to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel.Attorney or client motion? Attorney.. If under L.R. 46(d), was client advised of right to file response within 7 days? N/A. Date and method of service: 01/16/2026 ecf. [1001911201] [26-1000] Michael Dingman [Entered: 01/16/2026 09:39 PM] |
| Filing 9 BRIEFING ORDER filed. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. All filings must comply with # Appendix Pagination & Brief Citation Guide . [1001911155] Opening Brief and Appendix due 02/25/2026. Response Brief due 03/27/2026. [26-1000] CH [Entered: 01/16/2026 05:11 PM] |
| Filing 8 DOCKETING STATEMENT by 11th Congressional District Republican Committee, 38th House of Delegates Republican Legislative District Committee, 53rd House of Delegates Republican Legislative District Committee, 5th Congressional District Republican Committee, 6th Congressional District Republican Committee, Kenneth H. Adams, Albemarle County Republican Committee, Amherst County Republican Committee, Appomattox County Republican Committee, Bedford County Republican Committee, Botetourt County Republican Committee, Cumberland County Republican Committee, Fairfax County Republican Committee, Fluvanna County Republican Committee, Frederick County Republican Committee, Goochland County Republican Committee, Greene County Republican Committee, Halifax County Republican Committee, Hanover County Republican Committee, Harrisonburg City Republican Committee, Louisa County Republican Committee, Lunenberg County Republican Committee, Lynchburg City Republican Committee, Mecklenberg County Republican Committee, Nelson County Republican Committee, Nottoway County Republican Committee, Pittsylvania County Republican Committee, Roanoke City Republican Committee, Rockingham County Republican Committee and Warren County Republican Committee.. [1001910979] [26-1000] Jeffrey Adams [Entered: 01/16/2026 03:30 PM] |
| Filing 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by 11th Congressional District Republican Committee, 38th House of Delegates Republican Legislative District Committee, 53rd House of Delegates Republican Legislative District Committee, 5th Congressional District Republican Committee, 6th Congressional District Republican Committee, Kenneth H. Adams, Albemarle County Republican Committee, Amherst County Republican Committee, Appomattox County Republican Committee, Bedford County Republican Committee, Botetourt County Republican Committee, Cumberland County Republican Committee, Fairfax County Republican Committee, Fluvanna County Republican Committee, Frederick County Republican Committee, Goochland County Republican Committee, Greene County Republican Committee, Halifax County Republican Committee, Hanover County Republican Committee, Harrisonburg City Republican Committee, Louisa County Republican Committee, Lunenberg County Republican Committee, Lynchburg City Republican Committee, Mecklenberg County Republican Committee, Nelson County Republican Committee, Nottoway County Republican Committee, Pittsylvania County Republican Committee, Roanoke City Republican Committee, Rockingham County Republican Committee and Warren County Republican Committee. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001910243] [26-1000] Jeffrey Adams [Entered: 01/15/2026 04:13 PM] |
| Filing 6 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by John O'Bannon, Rosalyn R. Dance, Georgia Alvis-Long, Christopher P. Stolle, Matthew Weinstein and Virginia Department of Elections. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001908418] [26-1000] Robert Claiborne [Entered: 01/13/2026 03:26 PM] |
| Filing 5 BRIEFING ORDER filed. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. All filings must comply with # Appendix Pagination & Brief Citation Guide . [1001904990] Opening Brief and Appendix due 02/17/2026. Response Brief due 03/18/2026. [26-1000] CH [Entered: 01/07/2026 04:52 PM] |
| Filing 4 Notice that no transcript will be ordered by 11th Congressional District Republican Committee, 38th House of Delegates Republican Legislative District Committee, 53rd House of Delegates Republican Legislative District Committee, 5th Congressional District Republican Committee, 6th Congressional District Republican Committee, Kenneth H. Adams, Albemarle County Republican Committee, Amherst County Republican Committee, Appomattox County Republican Committee, Bedford County Republican Committee, Botetourt County Republican Committee, Cumberland County Republican Committee, Fairfax County Republican Committee, Fluvanna County Republican Committee, Frederick County Republican Committee, Goochland County Republican Committee, Greene County Republican Committee, Halifax County Republican Committee, Hanover County Republican Committee, Harrisonburg City Republican Committee, Louisa County Republican Committee, Lunenberg County Republican Committee, Lynchburg City Republican Committee, Mecklenberg County Republican Committee, Nelson County Republican Committee, Nottoway County Republican Committee, Pittsylvania County Republican Committee, Roanoke City Republican Committee, Rockingham County Republican Committee and Warren County Republican Committee for. [1001903967] [26-1000]--[Edited 01/07/2026 by CH--modify docket text to change event] Jeffrey Adams [Entered: 01/06/2026 02:48 PM] |
| Filing 3 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Robert S. Claiborne, Jr. for John O'Bannon, Rosalyn R. Dance, Georgia Alvis-Long, Christopher P. Stolle, Matthew Weinstein and Virginia Department of Elections. [1001902986] [26-1000] Robert Claiborne [Entered: 01/05/2026 12:52 PM] |
| Filing 2 DOCKETING NOTICE issued Re: [ # 1 ] case. Originating case number: 5:25-cv-00059-JHY-JCH. [1001902101] [26-1000] CH [Entered: 01/02/2026 10:08 AM] |
| Filing 1 Case docketed. Originating case number: 5:25-cv-00059-JHY-JCH. Case manager: CHalupa. [1001902093] [26-1000] CH [Entered: 01/02/2026 10:01 AM] |
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