Restoration of Rights State Page
Individuals are eligible to apply to have their rights restored after being released from incarceration. Please note: The Governor does not have the authority to restore firearms rights. If you […]
Restoration of Rights Virginia State Page
Individuals are eligible to apply to have their rights restored after being released from incarceration. Please note: The Governor does not have the authority to restore firearms rights. If you […]
Virginia lawmakers advance amendments on voting rights, marriage, reproductive freedoms
Virginia lawmakers advanced constitutional amendments on voting rights, marriage equality, and reproductive freedom. These measures passed committee votes and may appear on 2026 ballots.
Virginia Lawmakers Advance Constitutional Amendments Ahead Of Session Start
Virginia Democrats are advancing constitutional amendments on voting rights, marriage equality, and reproductive freedoms, aiming for a 2026 ballot decision.
Virginia Lawmakers Advance Constitutional Amendments Ahead Of Session Start
Virginia lawmakers advanced three constitutional amendments on voting rights, marriage equality, and reproductive freedoms. If approved in two legislative sessions, they could appear on the 2026 ballot for voters to decide.
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As a person whose right to vote was revoked based on a wrongful conviction, I know that voting is not a privilege; it is a fundamental aspect of citizenship, writes guest columnist Sheba Williams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.