In Virginia, voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on a ballot measure that could

reshape the state's congressional map and potentially shift the balance of power in Washington.

Supporters say it's a necessary response to aggressive Republican-led redistricting in other states.

Opponents call it blatant partisanship. Lisa Desjardin reports.

In Virginia, a divide over ideas that once unified the state, democracy and fair play.

With Democrats focusing on suburban Northern Virginia, arguing this balances out Republican power grabs in other states.

But with Republicans arguing, Virginia Democrats are doing

the power grabbing. This purple state has a near even split in Congress now, but a referendum would

change that. A yes vote would redraw the map so Democrats could pick up four seats, leaving just one

clearly Republican district.

Help put our elections back on a level playing field.

Big stakes have brought big names like former President Barack Obama, House Speaker Mike Johnson,

and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

There is a barrage of spending, nearly $100 million in all.

The national redistricting war started by Texas Republicans

at President Trump's urging, then volleyed through several other states.

But Virginia is likely Democrats' last chance

to gain seats by remapping this year.

Very simple.

We have the opportunity to level that playing field.

Which is why freshman congressman and Democrat James Watkinshaw is at this event in his district

in Fairfax County outside of Washington, along with many volunteers. The effort is well-funded

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