VIRGINIA CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING: THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE IN FRONT OF VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS TODAY
Background: Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy, but right now they are under threat. With states like Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, and Florida actively manipulating congressional maps mid-decade at Donald Trump’s demand, Virginians face a real risk of having their voice in Washington diminished if it does nothing. This amendment is a necessary response to an unprecedented moment. Learn about the new proposed Congressional districts, including detailed demographic data.
FIND OUT IF YOU HAVE BEEN REDISTRICTED: Input your address here to learn about your proposed current district.
August Primary Election Schedule
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June 19 – Early voting begins (general registrar offices closed for Juneteenth will begin early voting June 18).
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July 24 – Last day to request an absentee ballot by mail or online.
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July 24 – Deadline to register to vote and cast a regular ballot.
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July 25 – Same-day registration begins. Same-day registrants must cast a provisional ballot.
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August 1 – Last day of early voting.
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August 4 – ELECTION DAY
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August 7 – All mailed ballots must be received by the general registrar’s office by noon.
BILLS IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY WOULD ADVANCE NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE
Two National Popular Vote bills have been filed in Richmond (SB322 & HB965) and are on the Governor's desk for signature!
These bills will have Virginia join DC & 17 other states that have already enacted National Popular Vote. Once passed by states with a majority of the electoral votes (270 out of 538), the national popular vote law will guarantee the President is the candidate that earned the most popular votes in all 50 states & DC.
National Popular Vote means no more 2nd place Presidents (that’s happened 5 times in our history, most recently in 2000 and 2016).
The 2024 general-election campaign for President was concentrated on just 7 closely divided states. These 7 states have a little less than 20% of the U.S. population. As a result, 80% of Americans are mere spectators to the 2024 presidential election. Under the National Popular Vote, candidates will be forced to campaign all across the country, not just in the so-called “battleground states.”
To send a message to your legislators or to learn more, visit NationalPopularVote.com.
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