Virginia Democrats fear losing an April special election as Republican early‑voting turnout surges, threatening their broader goal of flipping the House in November. A voter referendum on new congressional maps could grant Democrats a ten‑to‑one seat advantage, adding four seats compared with current districts, despite a fundraising edge tenfold over Republicans. Governor Abigail Spanberger has endorsed the referendum and aired her first ad, yet critics argue her effort is minimal. Lawmaker Beth Macy urged Spanberger to lead the campaign, noting her 2025 landslide win. Read on rss.politico.com