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Amendment #1 Passes at the Polls
Citizen-led, transparent process to replace current, broken system
Virginians voted Tuesday to establish a bipartisan and citizen-led redistricting commission, thwarting the practice of politicians picking their constituents.
The Amendment, which took two years to bring to the voters, after having to pass two different sessions of the General Assembly, creates a redistricting commission rather than having maps drawn by the majority party. Districts will need to be drawn in accordance with strict requirements of federal and state laws that address racial and ethnic fairness and provide opportunities for racial and ethnic communities to elect candidates of their choice.
“Politicians have benefitted from a system where they picked their own districts for too long. The amendment provides for a citizen-led commission which will take redistricting out of backroom political maneuverings,” said Deb Wake, President of the League of Women Voters of Virginia. “All of the proceedings of this commission are open to the public and transparent, bringing much needed sunlight to the process. Thanks to Governor Northam for inserting enabling language so the process can start immediately.”
The League has been working for fair redistricting for many generations and will continue to work to make sure there is citizen involvement and oversight of the process. We support #PeoplePoweredFairMaps.
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Inside this Issue:
- Vote Yes on Referendum 1 in November
- Important Election Dates
- LWV-VA Fall Workshop: Increase your Political, Leadership and League Skills
- National Voter Registration Day Commitment Program
- ONE Virginia Plan
- Save the date for LWV-VA Convention
- Newly Revised!
Commending Governor Northam on Voter Protection Proposals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 18, 2020
Richmond, VA
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Today, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam made recommendations aimed at supporting the health and safety of voters and poll workers during the pandemic.
“We commend the Governor on his elections proposals and urge the General Assembly to adopt them,” said Deb Wake, president of League of Women Voters of Virginia. “Voters should not need to choose between their health and their right to vote, a cornerstone of our democracy. Secure and flexible access to voting will preserve public health and safety.”
The governor’s plan to permit voters to deposit their absentee ballots in secure drop boxes will preserve voter health. More than 30 states now permit voters to deposit their ballots in strong, tamperproof drop boxes.
The League also supports the governor’s proposal for prepaid return postage on absentee ballots, and budget provisions that will enable absentee voters to correct errors on their ballots. These recommendations will help ensure that all voters can make their voices heard at the polls.
The League of Women Voters of Virginia strongly supports these important measures for access to voting and urges the General Assembly to adopt them.
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August 2020 Virginia Voter
Happy Juneteenth!
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Voting By Mail? In May Election? Future Elections?

As you may know, the LWV-VA is a plaintiff in a lawsuit relating to the witness requirement in Virginia for absentee ballots. Are you concerned about trying to find a witness Read more