Posts Tagged Voting
Should Virginians Continue to Vote at Public Schools?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 8, 2018
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Since the school shooting at Parkland Florida in February, school officials across Virginia have been looking at ways to harden classrooms. One potential way of doing that is finding other places to conduct elections. Michael Pope reports.
The Campaigns of the Future May Rely Increasingly on Text Messaging
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 29, 2017
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Political campaigns are moving from the television to your smartphone as candidates try to use new technology to reach voters. Texting has become the next frontier for elections. Michael Pope has the story.
Ahead of November Election, Virginia Scraps Use of ‘Hackable’ Voting Machines
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 11, 2017
Hackers participate in the computer science conference DefCon in Las Vegas in 2011. At this year’s conference, hackers attempted to break into various voting machines. (Credit: AP Photo / Isaac Brekken)
With only two months until election day, officials in Virginia have decided fully-electronic voting machines aren’t safe. Amid growing cyber-security threats, the Board of Elections is forcing localities to stop using the of the touch screen machines that leave no paper trail. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
A Tale of Two Voters: Looking At How Rich and Poor People Voted This Year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Uncategorized on December 20, 2016
A breakdown of voters across the state by income. (Credit: Virginia Public Access Project)
Rich people and poor people often end up voting the same way, depending on where they live. But a new analysis of voter data from the election shows some parts of Virginia are divided along class lines. Michael Pope looks at the numbers.
Voter Intimidation in Virginia is Nothing New
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 24, 2016
Voter intimidation in Virginia is nothing new. As Michael Pope reports, the state has a long and complicated history of various forces trying to influence elections.
New Poll Shows Clinton Leads Among Virginia Voters
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Uncategorized, Virginia's News on September 26, 2016
Credit: The Judy Ford Wason Center for Public Policy / Christopher Newport University
Hillary Clinton continues to lead Donald Trump here in Virginia, according to a new poll from Christopher Newport University. Michael Pope reports.
Absentee Voting Starts Today in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 23, 2016
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Voting in Election 2016 is underway in Virginia. Absentee voting began this morning. As Michael Pope tells us, the last few election cycles have seen a dramatic rise in absentee balloting in Virginia.
State Democrats Want a Change to Virginia’s Photo ID Law
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 22, 2016
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Opponents of Virginia’s photo ID law made their case today before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. They claim the requirement creates an unnecessary burden for people who want to vote. Sandy Hausman reports.
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- Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick To Make Late Entry Into 2020 Campaign November 13, 2019
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