Number Of Virginians Whose Rights Have Been Restored Drops In Second Year Of Youngkin Administration, Reports Show
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin’s administration has restored voting rights to fewer felons in 2023 compared to previous years, prompting legal challenges and concerns over the transparency and fairness of the process.
Restoring Democracy And Ensuring Every Vote Counts In Virginia
As a person whose right to vote was revoked based on a wrongful conviction, I know that voting is not a privilege; it is a fundamental aspect of citizenship, writes guest columnist Sheba Williams
Virginia Governor’s Rollback Of Rights Restoration Has Disenfranchised Thousands Of Voters
Shawn Barksdale’s journey from disenfranchisement as a teenager due to a felony conviction to becoming an advocate for restoring voting rights underscores the need for constitutional reform in Virginia, where governors hold the power to decide voting eligibility for returning citizens, disproportionately affecting Black communities.
“i Don’t Think They Care”: Virginia Is Slow-walking The Fix To A Wrongful Voter Purge
With elections weeks away, state officials admitted improperly removing some people from voter rolls. Local advocates say the state is doing too little, too late to remedy the harm.
Branded: The Fight To Restore Voting Rights
Virginia is one of only three states that permanently strips people with a felony conviction of their right to vote. And the power to restore that right rests in one person’s hands: The governor.
LANFORD: All Virginians, Including Ex-felons, Deserve Voting Rights
Youngkin’s barring of participation in the democratic process represents a step in the wrong direction
Youngkin Modifies Process For People Convicted Of Felonies To Regain Voting Rights
Youngkin changes process for restoring voting rights to people with felony convictions.
Groups, Lawmakers Speak Against Youngkin Administration’s Change In Felon Voting Rights Restoration
“Voting is a sacred right, not a privilege as the governor’s office would have you believe,” said Sen. Mamie Locke (D-Hampton).
Formerly Incarcerated Virginian Weighs In On Voting Rights Concerns; Organizations, Lawmakers Ready For News Conference
While his rights have been restored, he says that any policy making it more difficult for those who are formerly incarcerated presents a major obstacle.
Opinion: Voting Rights Shouldn’t Depend On The Governor’s Whims
Voting Rights Shouldn’t Be Subject to a Governor’s Discretion