Title 24.2. Elections
Chapter 1.1. Rights of Voters
§ 24.2-130. Causes of action; standing; remedies.
A. Any individual aggrieved by a violation of this chapter, any organization whose membership includes members of a protected class or individuals aggrieved by a violation of this chapter, any organization whose mission would be frustrated by a violation of this chapter, or any organization that would expend resources in order to fulfill its mission as a result of a violation of this chapter, shall be entitled to initiate a cause of action in the circuit court of the county or city in which the locality where the violation is alleged to have occurred is located.
B. In an action related to a districting or redistricting plan, any individual with standing to challenge any single district in such plan shall be deemed to have standing to challenge the districting or redistricting plan as a whole.
C. In an action brought pursuant to this section, the court may, in its discretion, allow a private plaintiff a reasonable attorney fee as part of the costs, if such plaintiff is the prevailing party.
D. Upon a finding of a violation of this chapter, the court shall implement appropriate remedies that are tailored to remedy the violation.
