Virginia Republicans Sue to Block Democratic Redistricting Push
A group of Virginia Republicans filed a lawsuit Tuesday aimed at halting Democrats’ plan to redraw the state’s congressional map.
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Judge Looks Set to Weaken Virginia Felony Disenfranchisement Law
A judge ruled Thursday to weaken Virginia’s felony disenfranchisement law, holding that the state’s restrictive policy likely violates federal law.
In Surprise Move, Virginia Dems Will Redistrict to Counter GOP Gerrymanders
Virginia Democrats are set to announce a special session to redraw the state’s congressional map in response to the recent wave of aggressive Republican gerrymanders in several other states.
Trump’s DOJ Voluntarily Dismisses Case Challenging Virginia’s Voter Purge Program
President Donald Trump’s U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) voluntarily dismissed a lawsuit challenging Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R) voter purge program that targeted the registrations of naturalized citizens and other eligible voters on the eve of the 2024 general election.
Virginia Moves to Remove Waynesboro Election Official Who Refused to Certify Votes
The state officially petitioned the Waynesboro Circuit Court to remove Curtis Lilly as Waynesboro Board of Elections chairman.
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.
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.