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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Virginia Early Voting Turnout Continues Breaking 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. Of the over 1.6 million absentee ballots cast and applications received, 578,990 have been returned in person and 479,955 have been returned via mail. More than 600,000 ballots are […]
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The Personal is Political—Are You Registered and Ready to Vote?
My All Hallow’s Eve wish is that come Jan. 1, 2021, we swear in a new President and a new era. As a cisgender, middle-class, middle-aged white woman, it may not seem like my life is on the line. But it is. via GIPHY Vote Like Your Life Is On the Line As a gay […]
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Don’t Know Who To Vote For? Check Out Our 2020 Progressive Voters Guide
Early voting has already started. You have until Election Day on November 3 to make your voice heard. Voting is our power to show that we are fed up with the status quo and want leadership that will get us out of the pandemic crisis, recognize that climate change is real and do something about […]
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Record Numbers of Virginians Turn Out for Early Voting
As of today, 1,482,583 Virginia voters have applied for absentee ballots—more than two and a half times as many as the total number of requests at this time four years ago. Of the over 1 million absentee ballots, 423,817 have voted in person and 345,891 have been returned via mail. Another over 700,000 ballots are still in […]