League of Women Voters
- Democrats Push Risky Expansion of Mail Ballot Deadlines Amid Election Integrity Concerns
The speaker emphasized that the postal service ‘is not quite as reliable as it has been in the past,’ advocating for SB 58 to adjust the receipt deadline for mail ballots postmarked by Election Day. Currently, Virginia law requires these ballots to arrive by noon on the third day after the election.
- Democrats Advance SB 58 to Extend Mail Ballot Deadlines Despite Integrity Risks
The push comes amid ongoing debates over election security in the commonwealth. Virginia has seen significant expansions in early voting and mail-in options in recent years, particularly following the 2020 election cycle where courts extended deadlines due to technical issues and pandemic concerns.
- Democrats aim to confuse Virginia voters with a ranked-choice voting system
Virginia Senate Democrats approved a bill, SB 1009 to extend ranked-choice (RCV) voting in local elections.