More than 66,000 formerly incarcerated Virginians have had their voting rights restored since Governor Abigail Spanberger took office in January, her administration announced.
Virginia remains one of only three states whose constitution permanently disenfranchises citizens with past felony convictions. The restoration grants individuals the right to vote, serve on a jury, run for public office and become a notary public.
“The right to vote is foundational to who we are as Americans,” Spanberger said, noting that the restorations offer eligible Virginians a powerful second chance to impact their communities.
