Press Releases
VA
Governor Kaine chooses not to restore the right to vote in Virginia
VA Governor Tim Kaine announced today that he will not use his executive powers before leaving office to restore voting rights to 300,000 Virginians who do not have the right to vote because they were once convicted of a crime. Governor Kaine’s decision leaves these citizens without the right to vote even though they have returned to the community and completed all terms of their sentence.
– 01/15/10
Virginia Officials Blocking Eligible Student Voters
Voting advocates urge local registrar to stop challenging students with university address listed on registration forms.
– 10/31/08
Misleading VA Board of Elections Website Could Deter Student Voters
Misleading information on its website that could deter thousands of eligible voting age students from registering and voting in Virginia in the 2008 election. Voting rights advocates urge Secretary Rodrigues to modify student residency questionnaire.
– 09/16/08