Posts Tagged elections
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
Credit: NPR
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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From NPR News- More than 100 fans — many of them trampled — died in clashes after a soccer match October 2, 2022Brawls between supporters of two rival soccer teams in Indonesia were reported. The fights prompted riot police to fire tear gas, which caused panic.
- Jewish Ukrainian father and son soldiers mark holy days under cloud of Russia's war October 1, 2022A father and son fighting for Ukraine against the Russian invasion say the war has heightened their Jewish identity.
- Russia withdraws its troops from a key city encircled by Ukrainian forces October 1, 2022Russia pulled troops out Saturday from the eastern Ukrainian city of Lyman, which it had been using as a front-line hub. It was the latest victory for the Ukrainian counteroffensive.
- Gunfire erupts in Burkina Faso a day after the second coup in nine months October 1, 2022Gunshots rang out in Burkina Faso's capital amid signs of lingering tensions a day after a group of military officers overthrew the man who had seized power in a coup in January.
- The Ice Bucket Challenge wasn't just for social media. It helped fund a new ALS drug October 1, 2022In 2014, it was hard to miss the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge that set out to raise money to fund research for the disease. And it paid off. A new treatment was funded by $2.2 million of the funds raised.
- More than 100 fans — many of them trampled — died in clashes after a soccer match October 2, 2022
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- Indonesia: More than 120 dead in football stampede October 2, 2022Rioting supporters are tear-gassed by police, leading to one of the world's worst stadium disasters.
- Ukraine war: Russian troops forced out of eastern town Lyman October 1, 2022The retreat came amid fears thousands of soldiers would be encircled in Lyman, and is seen as a significant blow.
- Climb down or stand firm - what does Truss do next? October 1, 2022Laura Kuenssberg on what options the PM - one of her guests on Sunday - has to calm her party.
- King Charles will not attend COP27, says Palace October 1, 2022The monarch and prime minister agreed the King would not attend after he sought government advice.
- Olivia Pratt-Korbel: Man charged with schoolgirl's murder October 1, 2022A 34-year-old man is charged over the death of the nine-year-old who was shot in her Liverpool home.
- Indonesia: More than 120 dead in football stampede October 2, 2022
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