MEDIA ADVISORY: 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020Richmond, VA CONTACT: Anna Scholl: anna@progressva.org, 540-460-1269 Richmond, VA—Virginians will hold a car rally and parade in Richmond on Saturday at noon to demand that every vote is counted in this election in order to swear in a government that is of, by, and for the people. We are […]
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Progress Virginia Congratulates Congresswoman Luria on Reelection
Progress Virginia congratulates Congresswoman Elaine Luria on her reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. Virginia voters turned out in record numbers and made their voices heard loud and clear. The Second District stood up for their community and chose Representative Luria because of her first term support for veterans, accessible and affordable healthcare, strengthening […]
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Not All Superheroes Wear Capes, But All Voters are Superheroes
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 […]
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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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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 Registration Deadline Approaching for Fall 2020 Election
The deadline to register to vote or update an existing registration for the November 3rd General Election is Tuesday, Oct 13. Voters with a DMV-issued ID can register to vote by mail, at their local registrar’s office, or online at www.elections.virginia.gov/citizen-portal with a DMV-issued ID number. The site also allows registered voters to apply to […]
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Republicans’ Irresponsible Disregard for Public Health Threatens Lives
Richmond, Virginia — In the wake of the biggest one-day spike in Virginia deaths due to COVID-19 so far during this pandemic, Virginia Republicans have rushed to demand Governor Northam allow businesses to reopen and return to business as usual. These demands ignore not only the advice of public health professionals but also the wealth […]