(AURN News) — Virginia voters are heading to the polls today, but there is no candidate on the ballot — just a question about gerrymandering, and the answer could reshape Congress.
Democrats want to redraw Virginia’s congressional district lines years ahead of schedule, potentially flipping the state from six Democratic seats to as many as 10 and giving their party a shot at taking back the U.S. House this November.
Democrats are not apologizing for the move, arguing Republicans started the fight. Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., signed the measure, and Democrats are backing it.
Republicans call it a power grab. Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Va., says voters are being misled, but polls show it is razor close, 53% to 47%.
Nearly $100 million has been spent on the campaign surrounding the measure, and with a Virginia Supreme Court review still looming, the court could throw out the results entirely.
