But because Virginia does not have a statewide felon database or electronic records before 1995, the administration faces an uphill battle over the next six months to locate the thousands of ex-felons scattered across the commonwealth. To help, the state has added resources and advocacy groups are expected to guide people through the process.
Virginia Ramps up Restoration of Voting Rights for Some Ex-Felons
Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell could restore the voting rights of 10,000 nonviolent ex-felons by the end of his term — nearly twice as many as he has granted in 3½ years in office, administration officials said Monday.
Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell could restore the voting rights of 10,000 nonviolent ex-felons by the end of his term — nearly twice as many as he has granted in 3½ years in office, administration officials said Monday.
But because Virginia does not have a statewide felon database or electronic records before 1995, the administration faces an uphill battle over the next six months to locate the thousands of ex-felons scattered across the commonwealth. To help, the state has added resources and advocacy groups are expected to guide people through the process.
But because Virginia does not have a statewide felon database or electronic records before 1995, the administration faces an uphill battle over the next six months to locate the thousands of ex-felons scattered across the commonwealth. To help, the state has added resources and advocacy groups are expected to guide people through the process.
