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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.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin changed the state’s process for restoring convicted felons’ rights to vote. News4’s Drew Wilder explains the changes.

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.

Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey speaks with political analysts to learn why Northern Virginia voted for Democrats in the midterm election.

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.

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.

Black and Hispanic teens are nearly twice as likely as white teens to not have a license.

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.

Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder reports on the race for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District.

In most states, you can drop off a ballot for someone else — but there might be restrictions.

The electoral landscape has changed significantly since 2020. The 2022 Plan Your Vote tool by NBC News is here to help.

Registered voters in Washington, D.C., should soon receive their mail-in ballots for the Nov. 8 General Election.

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.

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....

Legislation proposed by D.C. Council Member Charles Allen seeks to allow non-citizen immigrants including green-card holders to vote in local elections.

Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey speaks with early voters about their motivations this election.

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...

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.

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…

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.