Virginia redistricting special election

A special election in Virginia is being closely watched as a pivotal moment in the national battle for control of Congress.

The referendum asks voters to approve a Democratic-drawn redistricting plan that would replace the current map, which Republicans have defended as fair.

Governor Abigail Spanberger has championed the measure as a necessary correction to gerrymandering, while President Trump has urged voters to reject what he calls a partisan power grab.

The results will significantly influence the balance of power heading into the fall midterms.