Posts Tagged Split Precincts

State Lawmakers Are Trying to Iron Out Differences in Order to End Split Precincts

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

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The chaos of the last election is causing some discussion in Richmond about improving the way people vote. But the House and Senate have radically different approaches. Michael Pope is at the Capitol with the latest.

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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.