McAuliffe announces nearly $2M raised in June, $5.6M for Q2

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Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAulife’s campaign announced today that he raised more than $1.9 million during the month of June from more than 5,000 donors and nearly every county in Virginia. He raised more than $5.6 million total during the 2nd quarter. McAuliffe’s cash on hand is now just over $6 million.

Groups differ on impact of governor’s move on voting rights

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Virginia Organizing Chairperson Sandra A. Cook offered praise for Gov. Bob McDonnell after the governor’s office announced today a set of procedures for the new, more automated process of restoration of civil rights for former nonviolent felons. “For 15 years Virginia Organizing has been working in the state to make sure those people who have…