The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Virginia Democrats' longshot bid to revive a new congressional map. It leaves the national party at a redistricting disadvantage.

Virginia GOP leaders urged the Supreme Court to reject Democrats' long-shot effort to reinstate the nullified April 21 redistricting referendum.

On the heels of a stinging gerrymandering loss, three Virginia Democrats told USA TODAY they're still optimistic about their party's midterm chances.