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.
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