Thursday, 28 December 2017 16:30
Democrats Just Won a Major Victory in Virginia
On a night of Democratic victories, one of the most significant wins came in Virginia, where the party held onto the governor’s mansion. Democratic governor-elect Ralph Northam’s victory will enable him to expand voting rights to disenfranchised people and exert some control over the redistricting process.
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Friday, 12 May 2017 14:53
Bid to restore felons’ voting rights draws broad support
A bill that seeks to restore voting rights for certain felons is drawing diverse support from groups including the Washoe County Public Defender’s Office.
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Saturday, 17 September 2016 00:00
Virginia Supreme Court slaps down Republicans’ attempt to block ex-felons from voting
The Virginia Supreme Court rejected a petition from Republican leaders on Thursday that sought to hold Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) in contempt for restoring the voting rights of tens of thousands of ex-offenders ahead of the 2016 election.
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