
Republicans vote against making voting easier
Republicans on a House subcommittee killed four bills that would make the process of voting easier and more accessible for already-eligible voters.

Republicans on a House subcommittee killed four bills that would make the process of voting easier and more accessible for already-eligible voters.

Former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore is running TV spots in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina to bolster his campaign for the Republican Party presidential nomination.

All local voter registration offices in Virginia will be open this Saturday for the last day of in-person absentee voting.

The Albemarle County Department of Voter Registration and Elections wants to alert voters that a new, digital scan voting system will be used in all County voting precincts in the upcoming November 3 general election.

Qualified Virginia voters have until 5:00pm on Tuesday to submit a request to their local voter registration office to receive an absentee ballot by mail for the November 3 general election.

On Saturday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 31, all election offices in the Commonwealth will be open for in-person absentee ballot voting for the November 3, 2015, general election.

First, let me say, we are all very fortunate, we have four great candidates for sheriff. This is rare and Augusta County is lucky to have these gentlemen who are willing to step to the plate and take on a thankless job. Kudos to them all!

Absentee voting is underway for the upcoming general election on Nov. 3. Qualified Virginia voters may vote absentee by mail or in-person.

On the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, Hillary Clinton released the following statement on the need for additional reforms to expand voting, while criticizing Republican efforts to restrict the right to vote.

U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today marked the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act by renewing their call for the Senate to take up legislation that would restore and advance voting protections for all Americans.
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