Posts Tagged elections
Uncle Sam needs you: Election officials recognize Poll Worker Recruitment Day
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 11, 2025
Tuesday, August 12th is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, a day when Americans offer up their services to their local polling precincts ahead of election season. Virginia’s 45 days of early voting requires a lot of manpower, but as Brad Kutner found out, those involved say it’s a unique chance to serve your community and country.
Is it time to end Virginia’s odd year elections?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 6, 2025
2025 is a big election year in Virginia, which is one of two states that has odd-year elections. Michael Pope reports lawmakers are about to consider the future of this odd tradition.
The role of Virginia’s permanent absentee list in special elections
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 14, 2024
A recent change to early voting may be helping Democrats in a series of special elections that are about to happen. Michael Pope reports.
Youngkin praises SCOTUS ruling, despite potential impact of purging both legal and potential noncitizen voters
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 30, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court sided with Governor Glenn Youngkin Wednesday, and allowed his plan to remove potential noncitizens from Virginia’s voting rolls to resume. Brad Kutner has more.
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The Electoral College: How does it work, and why is it still a thing?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 29, 2024
When the presidential campaigns are finally over and the votes are counted and certified, there’s one more thing that could change the course of American history.
It’s called the Electoral College, and we are the only democracy in the world that still has this remnant of an earlier time.
Sandy Hausman reports on what it is, how it works, and why it’s still a thing.
Governor Youngkin says no to ranked-choice voting legislation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 11, 2024
Ranked-choice voting has gained popularity in recent years. Although, as Michael Pope tells us, it’s not popular at the Executive Mansion.
A bill that would offer additional protections to election workers is gaining traction in Richmond
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 6, 2024
Members of the General Assembly are considering legislation aimed at protecting election workers from threats and harassment. Michael Pope reports.
New report: Election deniers hold some positions of power across Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 13, 2023
As Election Day approaches, some are concerned about vulnerabilities in Virginia’s election system. Michael Pope reports.
You can find the full report from Informing Democracy here.
After trying ranked-choice voting, Arlington is returning to the traditional system
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 17, 2023
Voters in one Virginia locality experimented with ranked-choice voting for the primary last month. Now, as Michael Pope reports, they are going back to a more traditional way of casting ballots in the fall.
What is the “value” of an endorsement?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 19, 2023
As the June 20th primary approaches, candidates are receiving a series of endorsements. Michael Pope takes a look at what they mean.
Virginia is leaving an election data partnership it helped found
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 15, 2023
Virginia is leaving a group of states that share information about voter lists. Michael Pope reports.
The all-important top ballot position
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 16, 2023
Candidates across Virginia are preparing to snag a spot at the top of the ballot next week. Michael Pope explains.
Virginia Board of Elections certifies results, ending congressional midterm election season
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 5, 2022
Virginia’s Board of Elections certified the state’s Congressional midterm and local November elections Monday. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Virginia has two special elections on the horizon
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 16, 2022
The November election may be over, but voters aren’t done yet. Michael Pope has this preview of two special elections in northern Virginia and Hampton Roads.
The 2022 election will have many, new firsts in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 7, 2022
Election officials are gearing up for Election Day with some new rules. Michael Pope has this preview.
A look at how early votes will be counted in Virginia this year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 4, 2022
Early vote counts will work a bit differently this year. Michael Pope has this preview about what to expect after the polls close.
How does Virginia handle guns at polling places?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 2, 2022
Early voting locations across the country have been the scene of armed poll watchers, prompting concerns about voter intimidation. Michael Pope has this report about what voters need to know if they see someone armed outside a polling place.
The true role of sample ballots
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 31, 2022
When approaching an election location, voters might be presented with a sample ballot. Michael Pope reports that they’re often the product of party advertising.
A closer look at the legality of poll watching
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 28, 2022
In some other states, voters at early polling locations have been confronted by campaign workers or poll watchers holding a camera and asking questions. As Michael Pope reports, that’s not necessarily illegal.
What an “October surprise” looks like in the age of the election season
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 25, 2022
As more and more people choose to vote early, the pace of campaigns is changing. Michael Pope reports.
Misinformation top concern for local registrars heading into election season
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 13, 2022
As we reported last week, Virginia’s Attorney General recently announced the formation of an Election Integrity Unit – a group, he says, that will provide legal advice to the Department of Elections and investigate violations of state elections law.
Reporter Mallory Noe-Payne recently spoke with some local election officials, and has this look at what they see as the most important priority leading to Election Day.
A preview of Tuesday’s primary elections in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 20, 2022
Tuesday is Election Day in Virginia. Michael Pope has this preview of what you’ll see on the ballot.
Polling places will be open from 6am to 7pm. Anyone in line at 7 will be allowed to cast a ballot. You can find more information here.
With Monday Vote, SW Virginia Stays Unrepresented on Redistricting Commission
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 22, 2021
Virginia’s Redistricting Commission chose a new member Monday, leaving the commission without a member from Southwest Virginia. Jahd Khalil reports.
Redistricting Commission Works to Find Law and Communications Firms
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 25, 2021
Few firms are expressing interest in necessary contracts for Virginia’s redistricting commission. Jahd Khalil reports.
Bill Moving May Local Elections to November Advances to House of Delegates
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 21, 2021
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would move all local elections from May to November. Michael Pope reports.
Beyer and Other House Democrats Are Pushing Ranked Choice Voting
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 23, 2019
Should voters have more choices when they are at the polls? One Virginia congressman wants to create a new system of ranked choice voting. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Incumbents and Their Challengers Often Have More in Common Than Meets the Eye
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 14, 2019
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Who are the people running against all those incumbent members of the Virginia General Assembly this year? And just how rich are they? Michael Pope reports.
Should Virginia Take Partisanship Out of its Elections?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 20, 2016
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This year, only one congressional race in Virginia is competitive. That means almost all the members of Virginia’s congressional delegation are in totally safe seats. During the General Assembly election last year, NONE of the incumbents lost their seats. Now, one member of the House of Delegates says it’s time to introduce some more competition into the process. Michael Pope reports.
ACLU Report Claims Majority of Virginia Prosecutor Elections Are Uncontested
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on June 17, 2016
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Prosecutors in Virginia are elected to four-year terms. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they have to do much campaigning. As Michael Pope tells us, a new report from the ACLU of Virginia says the vast majority of these elections are uncontested.
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