Hallow’s Eve is right around the corner. Killer clowns (‘Hiya, Georgie’), witches (yes, please), Michael Myers (classic), Chucky (I just dated myself, didn’t I?), Zombies (is that still a thing?)…whatever you want to dress up as, please also BE A VOTER! Nothing is scarier than waking up feeling like I did Nov. 9, 2016 and […]
Month: October 2020
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The Massive Surge in Early Voting and Its Impact on Election Results
More than 2 million Virginia voters have already cast ballots for the Nov. 3 General Election, meaning voters and the media will need patience on Election Night to receive results in close races. Nearly 400,000 ballots are still in the hands of voters, waiting to be returned. Additional early voting locations have opened around the […]
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Be Patient with Election 2020 Results
On election night, journalists, pundits, politicians, and the public must have patience when contemplating election results. Conducting an election in a pandemic brings many changes, including a massive shift to absentee and early voting. Thanks to democracy reforms passed earlier this year, it’s easy, safe and secure for voters to participate by absentee voting—and hundreds […]
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ICYMI: Interpreting the Results, Setting the Stage: Election 2020
The media must set realistic expectations and report election results only after every valid vote has been counted. It will be nearly impossible to declare a winner on election night because of the massive amount of absentee ballots that must be validated and counted in the days and weeks after Nov. 3. Careful consideration is […]
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Check Your Calendar––You Have Some Serious Voting Deadlines to Meet
The deadline to request your absentee ballot is Oct. 23. We aren’t there quite yet, so do not distress—we’ve got you covered. This election season is like no other—more on the line, more ways to vote, and fewer (none, actually!) excuses to not vote. But the time to make your voice heard is drawing to […]
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Virginia Voters Continue Breaking Early Voting Records
Virginia’s early voting turnout continues at a record pace, meaning voters and the media will need patience on Election Night to receive results in close races. Over 1.4 million absentee ballots have been cast—812,990 in person and 531,955 by mail. Another over 500,000 ballots are still in the hands of voters, waiting to be returned. […]
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Congressman McEachin Statement on Amendment 1
RICHMOND, V.A. – Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) today released the following statement regarding Amendment 1: “This election season, I strongly encourage all Virginians to vote ‘NO’ on Amendment 1. This Constitutional Amendment, contrary to perception, does not address gerrymandering and, therefore, does not serve the citizens of the Commonwealth. Instead, it would worsen the […]
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Virginia Absentee Voting Deadlines Approaching for Fall 2020 Election
The last day for Virginia voters to request an absentee ballot be mailed to them is Friday, October 23rd. Requests are due by mail or in-person by 5 p.m. or via the secure online citizen portal by 11:59 p.m. Voters can continue to cast their ballots early in-person at a registrar’s office or satellite voting […]
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Job Posting: Virginia Reproductive Equity Alliance Director/SIP Program Coordinator
The Virginia Reproductive Equity Alliance (VREA) is a newly formed reproductive health/rights/justice coalition space in the Commonwealth. VREA resulted from the merging of the former Pro-Choice Coalition and Women’s Equality Coalition. This new entity will continue the work of ensuring reproductive freedom and dignity throughout Virginia. Position Preamble The mission of the VREA is to […]