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Virginia governor restores voting rights for thousands of formerly incarcerated people
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What happenedVirginia governor restores voting rights for thousands of formerly incarcerated people.
The headline splitThe center frames it as "Virginia governor restores voting rights for thousands of formerly incarcerated people". The right frames it as "“A Shameful Relic of Our Jim Crow Past” – Democrat Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger R...".
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CenterVirginia governor restores voting rights for thousands of formerly incarcerated people
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Right / center-right“A Shameful Relic of Our Jim Crow Past” – Democrat Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger Restores Voting Rights for 66,000 Felons...
JUST IN: “A Shameful Relic of Our Jim Crow Past” – Democrat Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger Restores Voting Rights for 66,000 Felons Before Midterms
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced on Friday that her administration has restored voting rights for more than 66,000 felons since taking office in January. The Democrats gained...
Virginia governor restores voting rights for thousands of formerly incarcerated people
Tens of thousands of Virginians have had their voting rights restored thanks to a move from Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger, her office announced on Friday. Elections have consequences,...
