
LWV sues to remove voting barrier during COVID-19
The ACLU of Virginia filed a federal lawsuit today challenging Virginia’s “witness requirement.”

The ACLU of Virginia filed a federal lawsuit today challenging Virginia’s “witness requirement.”

Gov. Ralph Northam has signed new laws to repeal Virginia’s voter ID law, make Election Day a state holiday in Virginia, and expand access to early voting.

The ACLU of Virginia provided a series of recommendations earlier this week to Gov. Ralph Northam on how to alleviate the negative impact COVID-19 will have on the ability of Virginians to participate in upcoming elections.

Customers who contract with the City of Staunton for monthly parking in the New Street parking garage, the Johnson Street parking garage, the Wharf parking lot or the Augusta Street parking lot will receive a notice in the next several days.

Registered voters in Virginia may now request an absentee ballot for the March 3 Democratic presidential primary.

Gov. Ralph Northam today announced legislative proposals to implement early voting and make Election Day a state holiday.

Del. Sam Rasoul, D-Roanoke, has introduced the Depolarizing Politics Act, HB 360, which would bring ranked choice voting and a true open primary system to the Commonwealth.

The House of Representatives today passed legislation to defend Americans against attacks on their voting rights.

Augusta County voters largely voted straight ticket, except when it came to the vote for sheriff.

Readers of this column no doubt have next Tuesday, Nov. 5, marked as election day on their calendars.
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