Virginia Judge Orders Waynesboro Officials to Certify Election
A Virginia circuit court judge issued an order Monday that the Waynesboro Board of Elections must certify the results of the 2024 election.
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Judge Allows Iowa to Continue Challenging Voters
A federal judge denied a request to block Iowa election officials from challenging the eligibility of alleged noncitizens on the state’s voter rolls.
U.S. Supreme Court Agrees To Reinstate Virginia’s Voter Purge Program
In a 6-3 order, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to reinstate Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R) voter purge program that erroneously canceled the registrations of many naturalized citizens and other eligible individuals on the eve of the Nov. 5 general election.
Virginia Asks U.S. Supreme Court To Reinstate Voter Purge Program
Virginia election officials have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to promptly reinstate Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R) voter purge program that targeted the registrations of naturalized citizens and other eligible individuals ahead of the Nov. 5 general election.
Federal Judge Blocks Virginia Voter Purge Program
A federal judge ordered Virginia election officials to temporarily halt Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R) voter purge program that targeted the registrations of naturalized citizens and other eligible Virginians on the eve of the Nov. 5 general election.
Justice Department Sues Virginia Officials Over State’s Noncitizen Voter Roll Purge
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Virginia over its voter roll maintenance program targeting noncitizen voters.
Federal Judge Upholds Virginia Governor’s Strict Voting Rights Restoration Policy For Individuals With Felony Convictions
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R) discretionary voting rights restoration policy for individuals with felony convictions will remain in place after a federal judge rejected a lawsuit challenging the practice as an arbitrary and unconstitutional licensing scheme.
Justice Alito Won’t Recuse Himself From Jan. 6 Cases After Flag Incidents
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito won’t recuse himself from Jan. 6 or 2020 election-related cases amid the controversy surrounding a New York Times report that his household flew an upside-down flag in 2021.
Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill to Rejoin Voter Data Organization ERIC
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) on March 8 vetoed a slate of bills passed by the Democratic-controlled General Assembly, including a bill requiring the state to rejoin the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC).
Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill Banning Firearms Near Election Locations
Virginia is the latest state to pass a bill banning firearms near election-related places after the Democratic-controlled Legislature sent new legislation to Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) for his signature or veto.
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