by Press | Dec 17, 2021 | Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.) – Virginia must do more to protect fair representation for Black voters in their new statewide redistricting maps, according to a public comment submitted to the Supreme Court of Virginia on Friday by the Virginia State Conference of the...
by Press | Jun 4, 2021 | Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.) — Legal volunteers staffing the nonpartisan Election Protection 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) hotline are available to answer calls from Virginia voters who need help casting their ballot during the June 8 statewide primary elections. The hotline...
by Press | Mar 31, 2021 | Press Releases
(Richmond, Va.) – Virginia Governor Ralph Northam approved the Voting Rights Act of Virginia Wednesday, enacting important legislation that will ensure voters from all communities in the commonwealth have equal access to the ballot box. The legislation provides...
by Press | Mar 17, 2021 | Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.)- Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Tuesday used executive action to restore voting rights and other civil rights to formerly incarcerated people when they finish their prison terms. Gov. Northam’s actions will apply to more than 69,000 formerly...
by Press | Feb 5, 2021 | Press Releases
(Richmond, Va.) – The Senate in the Commonwealth of Virginia passed the Voting Rights Act of Virginia today, a key step in ensuring equal access to the ballot box for all communities in the commonwealth. Gov. Northam is expected to sign the bill soon. The...
