Virginia Withdraws From Voter Data Organization ERIC
On Thursday, May 11, Virginia withdrew from the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) according to NPR.
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Virginia Governor Sued Over Revised Felony Disenfranchisement Policy
On Thursday, April 6, a disenfranchised individual with a past felony conviction and a nonprofit organization that supports formerly incarcerated individuals filed a federal lawsuit against Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) and Secretary of the Commonwealth Kay Cole James (R) challenging Virginia’s new felony disenfranchisement policy.
Virginia Governor Pauses Automatic Voting Rights Restoration
On Wednesday, March 22, Virginia Secretary of State Kay Coles James (R) sent a letter to state lawmakers outlining the administration’s plan to pause automatic voting rights restoration for people with felony convictions.
Virginia Legislative Session Ends, Revealing Party Election Priorities
On Saturday, Feb. 25, the Virginia General Assembly adjourned its legislative session, the first state to do so in 2023.
Virginia Legislature Passes Bill To Remove Witness Requirements for Mail-in Voting
On Friday, Feb. 17, the Democratic-controlled Virginia Senate passed House Bill 1948, a bill that would repeal the witness requirement for mail-in voting.
Democrat Jennifer McClellan Wins Special U.S. House Election in Virginia
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, Virginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D) won a special election for Virginia’s 4th Congressional District.
Virginia House Passes Strict Photo ID to Vote Bill
On Thursday, Feb. 2, the Republican-controlled Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill that would tighten ID requirements to vote.
Virginia House Passes Bills Banning Drop Boxes and Cutting Early Voting Period
On Thursday, Jan. 26, the Virginia House of Delegates passed several election bills, including two that would ban drop boxes in the state and cut the early in-person voting period.
Legislators Introduce Bills To Restore Voting Rights
With the start of the new year, state legislators across the country are reconvening to consider new laws for elections and voting rights.
Trump-Linked Group Announces Plan For Pre-Election List Audits
On Wednesday, Oct. 5, Look Ahead America, an organization founded by members of former President Donald Trump’s campaign, announced plans for a pre-election audit of voting lists in nine states.
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