Virginia’s April redistricting referendum tests Democratic nerves

Democrats in Virginia are scrambling to sell a temporary constitutional amendment to bypass the bipartisan redistricting commission and redraw congressional maps ahead of an April special election, arguing it counters GOP gerrymandering even as polls show mixed support in a purple state and turnout is unpredictable; supporters frame it as a temporary fix with a return to the commission after 2030, while opponents and outside groups push back amid a stark fundraising gap.