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Felons Getting Voting Rights Back in Virginia

Gov. Robert F. McDonnell is on pace to achieve his campaign-trail pledge to restore the right to vote to more felons than any governor in Virginia history. Virginia is one of four states where the power to restore voting rights rests solely with the governor.

Gov. Robert F. McDonnell is on pace to achieve his campaign-trail pledge to restore the right to vote to more felons than any governor in Virginia history. Virginia is one of four states where the power to restore voting rights rests solely with the governor.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.