Live Results: Virginia redistricting special election

Key Points:

• Virginia voters are deciding on a constitutional amendment that would allow state lawmakers to redraw congressional district boundaries before the November midterm elections, with the new boundaries potentially influencing control of the House of Representatives.
• The amendment would let lawmakers redraw districts until October 2030, after which redistricting authority would return to Virginia's nonpartisan commission; the proposal has strong Democratic support, including endorsements from Abigail Spanberger and Barack Obama, while facing opposition from prominent Republicans.
• Fundraising heavily favors supporters of the amendment, and voting patterns suggest "Yes" votes will dominate in Democratic strongholds like Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Norfolk, whereas rural counties are expected to lean "No."
• Key jurisdictions to watch include Fairfax, Chesterfield, Stafford counties, and the cities of Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, where voting outcomes could signal the competitiveness of the referendum and upcoming elections.
• Polls close at 7 p.m. ET, with about 1.4 million early ballots already cast; Virginia does not have automatic recounts, but voters can request recounts under certain conditions, and the Associated Press will only declare a winner when the outcome is indisputable.