Hi John,

Welcome back to "The Good, The Bad, The Ugly," your go-to source for the latest voting news. In today’s edition, we cover how the Virginia House Committee is moving to automatically restore voting rights to those with a previous felony conviction, a judge’s decision to strike down the New York Voting Rights Act, and a North Carolina bill aimed at stripping the governor of election authority.
So, buckle up and join us as we navigate the world of voting — where The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly all meet. 😉

😃 THE GOOD: A Virginia House committee voted to advance a resolution that could restore voting rights for residents with past felony convictions. Virginia is one of three [[link removed]] states that permanently removed voting rights for anyone convicted of a felony, granting only the governor the authority to restore them. If the resolution becomes law, thousands of voters could automatically have their voting rights restored when they are released.

😠 THE BAD: A judge strikes down New York State’s Voting Rights Act — designed to protect Black and Brown voters. The New York Voting Rights Act of 2022 aims to protect voting rights and prohibit voter suppression and attempts to take power away from voters by race. However, a judge ruled that the law violates the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment. An appeal is expected as this decision raises concerns about voting rights for New York residents of color.

😡 THE UGLY: The North Carolina legislature passed a bill stripping the governor of election authority. Current elected officials pushed through an amended hurricane relief bill (S.B. 382) that shifts administrative control of the State Board of Elections from the governor to the state auditor. It also reduces the timeframe for voters to resolve mail ballot deficiencies from nine days to just three days after Election Day. The bill is expected to be vetoed by the November 30 deadline.

S.B. 382 follows last year’s S.B. 749, which removed the governor’s power to appoint members of state and county election boards. A three-judge panel blocked the law from going into effect, but legislative leaders are appealing the decision.

As we reflect on all we’ve accomplished this year — educating, registering, and mobilizing voters — we’re filled with gratitude for YOU. Your support has made our work at When We All Vote even more impactful. But the fight for a stronger democracy doesn’t stop here.

Our democracy only works when we all participate. That’s why we’re doubling down — working harder, reaching further, and ensuring no one is left behind. Together, we can ensure every eligible voter is registered, empowered, and ready to make their voice heard. Will you chip in today to help us keep the momentum going? >>> [[link removed]]

If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately:

Express Donate: $5 [[link removed]]
Express Donate: $10 [[link removed]]
Express Donate: $25 [[link removed]]
Express Donate: $50 [[link removed]]
Express Donate: $100 [[link removed]]
Express Donate: $250 [[link removed]]
Or, Donate Another Amount [[link removed]]

I’ll be back soon with more important voting news and updates.

— Beth

Beth Lynk
Executive Director
When We All Vote 🗳️

[[link removed]] [[link removed]] [[link removed]]


When We All Vote
PO Box 34673
1400 L Street NW
Washington, DC xxxxxx
United States
[[email protected]] | 202-908-5226
If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe: [link removed] .
© 2024 Civic Nation, All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy [[link removed]]
When We All Vote is a non-partisan initiative of Civic Nation, a 501(c3).