ELECTIONS
OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION
OPPOSE: SB1009 – Ranked Choice Voting Expansion for Localities
STATUS: This bill was on the agenda to be voted on yesterday, but was passed by for the day. The bill will be voted on in the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee TODAY, 1/29 at 9am in Senate Room A, Room 305.
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
Please contact these Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on SB1009!
| Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee | District | Phone | |
| Chair: Senator L. Louise Lucas (D) | 18 | (804) 698-7518 | [email protected] |
| Senator Jennifer B. Boysko (D) | 38 | (804) 698-7538 | [email protected] |
| Senator R. Creigh Deeds (D) | 11 | (804) 698-7511 | [email protected] |
| Senator Adam P. Ebbin (D) | 39 | (804) 698-7539 | [email protected] |
| Senator Barbara A. Favola (D) | 40 | (804) 698-7540 | [email protected] |
| Senator Ghazala F. Hashmi (D) | 15 | (804) 698-7515 | [email protected] |
| Senator Mamie E. Locke (D) | 23 | (804) 698-7523 | [email protected] |
| Senator David W. Marsden (D) | 35 | (804) 698-7535 | [email protected] |
| Senator Ryan T. McDougle (R) | 26 | (804) 698-7526 | [email protected] |
| Senator Jeremy S. McPike (D) | 29 | (804) 698-7529 | [email protected] |
| Senator Mark D. Obenshain (R) | 2 | (804) 698-7502 | [email protected] |
| Senator Todd E. Pillion (R) | 6 | (804) 698-7506 | [email protected] |
| Senator Bryce E. Reeves (R) | 28 | (804) 698-7528 | [email protected] |
| Senator Richard H. Stuart (R) | 25 | (804) 698-7525 | [email protected] |
| Senator Scott A. Surovell (D) | 34 | (804) 698-7534 | [email protected] |
SUPPORT – CALL TO ACTION
SUPPORT: HB1952 – Voter List Price Transparency
STATUS: This bill is on the 2nd Reading Calendar and is expected to be on the 3rd Reading Calendar TOMORROW, 1/30 for a vote.
Requires the Department of Elections to publicly post costs for purchasing voter registration lists and voting history lists on its website. Maintains existing privacy protections and authorized uses while increasing transparency about fees charged to campaigns, parties, and other authorized recipients.
- To see bill text and info: Click HERE
Find your Delegate’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE YES on HB1952.
SUPPORT – KILLED
SUPPORT: SB1454 – Systematic Citizenship Verification Program
STATUS: This bill was killed in the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee on 1/28.
Establishes monthly verification system to prevent non-citizen voter registration and remove non-citizens from voter rolls. Requires clear signage at polling places and registration offices about citizenship requirements and election fraud penalties. Requires registration agencies to verify citizenship status before processing applications.
- To see bill text and info: Click HERE