Virginia chapter of NOW PAC endorses Terry McAuliffe for governor
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The political action committee of the Virginia chapter of the National Organization for Women has endorsed Terry McAuliffe for governor.
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50 Years after the 26th Amendment: Where are youth politics now?
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It will be 50 years since the ratification of the 26th Amendment on July 1st of this year. Despite being one of American history classes’ most unheralded, this amendment was a landmark constitutional addition that lowered the eligible age of voting from 21 years old to 18.
Senate fails to advance voter protection bill
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The Senate failed to reach the 60-vote threshold required to advance S.1, For the People Act, a bill that would protect and strengthen the right to vote.
House approves bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday
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The House voted – not unanimously; more on that in a moment – to pass S. 475, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, to designate June 19th as a federal holiday.
House Democrats reintroduce Fair Representation Act
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Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA-08) and a group of House Democrats have introduced the Fair Representation Act, an election reform bill to change the way U.S. representatives are elected.
Virginia housing market helps lead economic recovery following COVID-19
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Virginia’s booming real estate industry has been a leading contributor to the commonwealth’s economic recovery following the recession triggered by COVID-19.
Jennifer McClellan comments on gubernatorial primary
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State Sen. Jennifer McClellan came up short in her bid to win the Democratic Party nomination for governor, finishing third in a seven-candidate race won by former governor Terry McAuliffe.
ICYMI: Augusta Free Press endorses Sam Rasoul for lieutenant governor
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#TeamAFP has made its endorsement in the 2021 Democratic primary, backing Roanoke Del. Sam Rasoul for the lieutenant governor nomination.
Why voter identification laws still remain controversial
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In the United States, a common issue that gets brought up repeatedly in major elections is voter identification laws. The controversy surrounding the topic has only gotten worse in recent years.
Name recognition, turnout could be keys to Tuesday’s Democratic primary
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Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe is heading toward next Tuesday’s Democratic primary with some important advantages over the field of four other candidates, according to Virginia Tech political expert Karen Hult.
