Posts Tagged Chris Jones

The General Assembly is Considering Redistricting Reform, But Does it Go Far Enough?

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 6, 2018

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Lawmakers in Richmond have been hearing for years about the problem of gerrymandered districts. Now they’re ready to take some action. But, as Michael Pope reports, critics say it doesn’t go far enough.

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Some are Calling for an End to Split Precincts Following Voting Errors in Fredericksburg

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 22, 2018

Delegate Vivian Watts (D-Fairfax) wants to outlaw split precincts in Virginia after a number of voters in Fredericksburg were given the wrong ballot during last November’s election. (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber)

Confusion over split precincts led to a meltdown in Fredericksburg last year, when dozens of voters were given the wrong ballot. Now some lawmakers are hoping for a fix. Michael Pope has the latest from the Capitol.