Civil rights group files motion to speed up Va.’s reform of voter registration process for ex-felons

As thousands of Virginians with certain past felony convictions remain in a voting registration limbo, a civil rights group filed a motion on June 18 seeking an expedited remedy. The group accused election officials of violating a voting rights lawsuit previously won earlier this year. The voting access issue stems from a series of 1870 […]

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: June 23, 2026

Words: 904

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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As thousands of Virginians with certain past felony convictions remain in a voting registration limbo, a civil rights group filed a motion on June 18 seeking an expedited remedy.

The group accused election officials of violating a voting rights lawsuit previously won earlier this year.

Some former felons, eligible to vote this summer, are in registration limbo

The voting access issue stems from a series of 1870 laws called the Readmission …

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