By Leonard E. Colvin
Chief Reporter
New Journal and Guide
State Senator Jennifer T. McClellan and Delegate Marcia Price are spearheading bills this legislative session to safeguard voting rights in Virginia, especially for Black and minority people. It is called the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of Virginia.
The legislation provides protections for African Americans and other minority voters.
This legislation would make permanent changes to the state’s election process put in place temporarily before the 2020 General Elections, including ballot drop boxes and prepaid postage on mail ballots.
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