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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin Changes Process for How Convicted Felons Restore Their Right to Vote
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has rolled back more than a decade of civil rights reforms, changing the process by which convicted felons can restore their right to vote without announcing the change or what the change is.
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Youngkin Rolls Back Voting Rights for Former Inmates
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin changed the state’s process for restoring convicted felons’ rights to vote. News4’s Drew Wilder explains the changes.
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‘A Real and Imminent Threat': Security Experts Warn of Foreign Cyber Threat to 2024 Voting
Top state election and cybersecurity officials on Thursday warned about threats posed by Russia and other foreign adversaries ahead of the 2024 elections, noting that America’s decentralized system of thousands of local voting jurisdictions creates a particular vulnerability.
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Analysts Explain Why Northern Virginia Stayed Blue in Midterm Election
Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey speaks with political analysts to learn why Northern Virginia voted for Democrats in the midterm election.
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Few Voting Issues Seen as US Decides Congress' Balance of Power During Joe Biden's Term
Few major voting problems have been reported around the country, though there were hiccups typical of most Election Days. This election could have a profound impact on Biden’s next two years.
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Driver Fatally Hits Couple Walking Toward Gaithersburg Voting Site
The woman and man were walking across the street toward a polling place when the driver of a Prius struck them, killing them both, police and witnesses said. News4’s Paul Wagner reports.
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How Voter ID Laws Curtail Gen Z Turnout
Black and Hispanic teens are nearly twice as likely as white teens to not have a license.
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Fairfax County Flooded With Voter Registrations
Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports on a new problem with voter registrations in the commonwealth linked to a computer issue at the DMV.
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Political Analyst Projections Show Two Northern Virginia Races Tightening
Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder reports on the race for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District.
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Can I Drop Off a Midterm Election Ballot for Someone Else? Rules Vary by State
In most states, you can drop off a ballot for someone else — but there might be restrictions.
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Plan Your Vote for 2022 Midterm Elections in DC, Maryland, Virginia
The electoral landscape has changed significantly since 2020. The 2022 Plan Your Vote tool by NBC News is here to help.
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What to Know About Casting Your DC Mail-In Ballot and Where to Drop it Off
Registered voters in Washington, D.C., should soon receive their mail-in ballots for the Nov. 8 General Election.
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Preliminary Bill OKed to Let Non-Citizens in DC Vote in Local Races
Non-citizens would be able to cast ballots in local races, including for mayor and the D.C. Council, but they would not be allowed to vote in federal elections.
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Maryland Court Says Mail-In Ballot Count Can Start Saturday
A Maryland appeals court has rejected a request by Maryland’s Republican gubernatorial nominee to delay counting of mail-in ballots that could start as soon as Saturday. An order Thursday by the Maryland Court of Special Appeals denied an emergency request by lawyers for Dan Cox to halt a prior court order allowing the counting of mail-in ballots before Election Day....
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DC Bill Would Let Non-Citizens Vote in Local Elections
Legislation proposed by D.C. Council Member Charles Allen seeks to allow non-citizen immigrants including green-card holders to vote in local elections.
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Early Voters Share the Issues Driving Their Decisions
Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey speaks with early voters about their motivations this election.
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Advice For Those Feeling Overwhelmed by Climate Change? Vote
As climate change continues to impact the planet and communities we live in, one thing you can do to take action is more simple than you think. LX News Climate storyteller Chase Cain spoke to the former U.S. Vice President Al Gore on Tuesday to discuss steps and actions people can take to help with climate change. Gore’s advice: go...
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It's National Voter Registration Month: What You Should Know
September is National Voter Registration Month. With the midterm elections in just less than 50 days, it’s important to make sure you are registered and prepared to vote in November. LX News Political Editor Noah Pransky joins to discuss the importance of voting in the upcoming election.
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The Expectation Gap: Poll Finds Differences in What Younger and Older Americans Expect from President Biden
MIAMI, Florida – Despite recent deals on climate investment, tax reforms, and gun safety laws, about one in three young adults say President Biden has not met their expectations on a series of key qualities, according to new polling conducted by YouGov America, on behalf of LX News. Fewer than one in five adults under 30 said the president had…
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Latino Voters Say They Feel Ignored By Democrats and Republicans
Latinos are the largest minority in the U.S., but that doesn’t mean they’re feeling the love from the two major political parties, according to a recent poll. Joining LX News is Clarissa Martínez-de-Castro from UnidosUS, one of the organizations that released the poll.