What is the April 21 redistricting election about and why is it happening?

By Megan Reese, Quincy Allen, and Savannah May, politics and government reporters

Another one of Virginia’s elections is underway, this time with the state’s Democratic Party proposing a redistricting referendum. Republicans are opposed to it, saying it gives the Democrats an unfair advantage. Virginia Tech’s Karen Hult weighs in on the possibility of new district lines in the Commonwealth as the final date of voting, April 21st, approaches.