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Eugene Vindman: “Virginia is leading the way on voting rights and access.”

Featuring: Eugene Vindman, Democratic | U.S. House, Virginia, District 7

'Virginia Is Leading The Way On Voting Rights And Access': Eugene Vindman Praises VA Voting Reforms

Published October 4, 2026

… to the circuit court level, ban guns within 100ft of election sites, and strengthen the Virginia Voting Rights Act. Virginia has also joined the National Popular Vote Compact. In short, Virginia is leading the way on voting rights and access. She should other states consider these reforms. And I'd like to start with Dr. Bailey. Thank you for the question, Congressman Vindman. And by the way, this is my congressman and I did vote for him. (01:14–01:17)

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Asserts that Virginia is a leader in voting rights and access.

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“In 2021, we became the first state to enact our own voting rights legislation.”
Asserts that Virginia was the first state to enact its own voting rights legislation in 2021.00:33-00:38
“Since 2020, Virginia has allowed any registered voter to cast an absentee ballot up to 45 days before an election with no explanation required.”
Asserts that Virginia allows absentee voting 45 days before an election without requiring an explanation.00:23-00:33
“That year, we introduced Sunday voting, made drop off locations and prepaid postage for ballots permanent, and created a process to cure envelope errors.”
Asserts that Virginia introduced Sunday voting, permanent drop-off locations, prepaid postage for ballots, and a process to cure envelope errors in 2021.00:38-00:48
“Since 2022, Virginia also allowed same day registration to make it easier to vote.”
Asserts that Virginia allowed same-day registration starting in 2022.00:47-00:53
“As of 2026, new laws have required officials to certify election results or face a fine, elevate challenges to whether someone can vote to the circuit court level, ban guns within 100ft of election sites, and strengthen the Virginia Voting Rights Act.”
Asserts that Virginia laws require certification of election results, elevate voting challenges to circuit court, ban guns near election sites, and strengthen the Virginia Voting Rights Act as of 2026.00:53-01:10
“Virginia has also joined the National Popular Vote Compact.”
Asserts that Virginia joined the National Popular Vote Compact.01:10-01:14