ELECTIONS
OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION
OPPOSE: SB1009 – Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) Expansion for Localities
STATUS: This bill passed in the House earlier this week and yesterday, 2/20, the Senate voted to accept the House substitute of this bill. It will now be sent to the Governor’s desk for his signature or veto.
Expands ranked choice voting options for all local offices, despite this method of voting being riddled with problems that disenfranchise voters. Currently, any Virginia locality is allowed to use Ranked Choice Voting for City Council and Board of Supervisor elections, but not any other election; we oppose expansion in any form. This bill also requires localities to receive state approval on feasibility before implementation.
- To see bill text and info: Click HERE
Contact the Governor and tell him to VETO SB1009!
Email: glenn.youngkin@governor.virginia.gov and constituent.services@governor.virginia.gov
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Call: (804) 786-2211
BILL UPDATES – OPPOSE
OPPOSE: HB2276 – Voter Registration List Maintenance
STATUS: Different versions of this bill have been voted on by the House and Senate and yesterday, 2/20, a conference committee was requested by the Senate to finalize the bill language.
This bill changes Virginia’s voter list maintenance procedures by creating an 80-point scoring system for voter record verification, requiring four-year retention of cancellation records with public access, establishing strict protocols for removing ineligible voters with due process safeguards, and strengthening voter registration system security. Effective July 1, 2026.
- To see bill text and info: Click HERE
