Virginia redistricting referendum goes to voters

Virginia's special election on redistricting has become a national battleground with major implications for control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Democrats are pushing for a constitutional amendment to bypass the state's bipartisan commission, a move Republicans have condemned as a 'blatant partisan power grab.' Polling suggests a tight race that will hinge on turnout in a low-profile spring election.

Both President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson have personally intervened, urging voters to reject the measure during a final tele-rally.