Virginia Redistricting Special Election

The statewide referendum in Virginia is the latest battleground in a national fight over gerrymandering and redistricting.

If approved, the new map could give Democrats up to four additional seats, potentially scuttling Republican efforts to maintain their narrow majority.

Voter turnout has been lower than in recent general elections, but political spending from 'dark money' groups has surged.

Both parties are viewing the results as a critical indicator of momentum heading into the fall midterms.