Local advocates react to 66,000+ Virginians voting rights restored under Spanberger
A Virginia official restored voting rights to over 66,000 people with felony convictions. Advocates have responded to this action. Virginia is among a small group of states where people convicted of felonies don't automatically regain voting rights after completing their sentences.
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2 sourcesLocal advocates react to 66,000+ Virginians voting rights restored under Spanberger
Gov. Spanberger restores voting rights for 66,000 Virginians with prior convictions
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8 sourcesVirginia’s Governor Just Gave 66,000 Felons the Right to Vote in the Midterms
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Spanberger Opens the Ballot Box to 66,000 Virginia Felons After Restoring Rights [WATCH]
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2 developments- Jul 31Gov. Spanberger restores voting rights for 66,000 Virginians with prior convictions
- Aug 4Only right-leaning coverage:Spanberger Opens the Ballot Box to 66,000 Virginia Felons After Restoring Rights [WATCH]
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Quiet for 75 daysLast development · Aug 4 — Spanberger Opens the Ballot Box to 66,000 Virginia Felons After Restoring Rights [WATCH]