Posts Tagged Voting
69,000 Virginians Come Out to Vote Early in First Couple Days
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 22, 2020
In the first couple days of early voting, 69,000 Virginians cast their ballots for the November elections. That’s as of Tuesday morning, according to the Department Elections. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Some State Lawmakers Worry Pandemic Could Stymie Civic Education Effort
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 1, 2020
The pandemic has played havoc with many aspects of education. Efforts to get high school students to register to vote are still moving forward, even though many schools are virtual. Michael Pope reports.
Voting in a Pandemic: A Look at Safety Precautions for Tuesday’s Primary Elections
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 22, 2020
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Voters across Virginia will vote in primary elections Tuesday – casting ballots during a pandemic. Michael Pope reports.
Voting in a Pandemic: The Debate Over Next Month’s Local Elections
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 27, 2020
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Next month, voters across Virginia will be heading to the polls to vote in local elections. That’s despite efforts to move those elections to June or November. Michael Pope reports.
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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From NPR News- 'None Of This Has Been Easy': Melbourne, Australia, Ends Its 111-Day Lockdown October 29, 2020The city recorded zero new coronavirus cases on Monday, for the first time since June. "Now is the time to congratulate every single Victorian for staying the course," said the state's top official.
- Dodgers 3rd Baseman Tests Positive For COVID-19 — Then Celebrates With Teammates October 28, 2020Justin Turner was pulled from Game 6 of the World Series game when his COVID-19 test came back positive. But when the Dodgers won, he joined in the gaiety — and now faces a "full investigation."
- Philadelphia Issues Curfew As It Braces For More Protests In Walter Wallace Shooting October 28, 2020Mayor Jim Kenney ordered the curfew amid unrest after the fatal police shooting of the 27-year-old Black man. The city's police commissioner says bodycam footage will be released "in the near future."
- Billions In COVID-19 Relief Loans May Have Been Handed Out To Scammers, Report Says October 28, 2020The Small Business Administration had to quickly disburse coronavirus relief loans. But some of that may have been handed out to fraudsters, an agency report says.
- Government Signs Deal For COVID-19 Treatments From Eli Lilly October 28, 2020The federal government plans to distribute 300,000 doses of the drug at no cost, but that doesn't mean treatment will be free. Intravenous infusion charges can run more than $1,000.
- 'None Of This Has Been Easy': Melbourne, Australia, Ends Its 111-Day Lockdown October 29, 2020
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- Covid-19: Nearly 100,000 catching virus every day October 29, 2020A major analysis estimates the number of people infected with Covid-19 is doubling every nine days.
- Coronavirus: Macron declares second national lockdown in France October 29, 2020The tough new curbs on travel, businesses and gatherings are aimed at tackling a Covid-19 surge.
- Labour anti-Semitism report due to be published October 29, 2020An inquiry looked at whether unlawful acts took place and how the party responded to complaints.
- Wales urged to scrap GCSE exams in favour of assessments October 29, 2020Qualifications Wales urges ministers to scrap written exams for GCSEs, but keep one exam per A-level.
- Covid: 1,700 employers planned redundancies in September October 29, 2020Redundancies on the rise again after August lull, according to BBC Freedom of Information Request
- Covid-19: Nearly 100,000 catching virus every day October 29, 2020
