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Candidates Of Their Choice? Paradoxical Impact Of The Voting Rights Act In Virginia, Mark E. Rush May 2023

Candidates Of Their Choice? Paradoxical Impact Of The Voting Rights Act In Virginia, Mark E. Rush

Fordham Law Voting Rights and Democracy Forum

No abstract provided.


Enhancing Rural Representation Through Electoral System Diversity, Henry L. Chambers Jr. Jan 2023

Enhancing Rural Representation Through Electoral System Diversity, Henry L. Chambers Jr.

Law Faculty Publications

Rural Virginians face disparities in outcomes regarding healthcare, access to important infrastructure, and other services. Some disparities may be related to rurality. The sparseness of population in rural areas may limit the sites where people may access services, triggering the need to travel significant distances to obtain goods and services in such areas. Limited access may lead to disparities even when the quality of goods and services in rural areas is high. The disparities affect all rural Virginians, but disproportionately affect rural Virginians of color. The causes of the disparities are complex and myriad, and may be based on race, …


Unequal Protection: Rethinking The Standards And Safeguards For Absentee Ballot Schemes, Kira M. Simon Apr 2021

Unequal Protection: Rethinking The Standards And Safeguards For Absentee Ballot Schemes, Kira M. Simon

William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal

No abstract provided.


The Importance Of Transparent Elections, Rebecca Green Nov 2020

The Importance Of Transparent Elections, Rebecca Green

Popular Media

No abstract provided.


The Redistricting Amendment Will Strengthen Democracy In Virginia, Alex Keena, Michael D. Gilbert, Rebecca Green Jan 2020

The Redistricting Amendment Will Strengthen Democracy In Virginia, Alex Keena, Michael D. Gilbert, Rebecca Green

Popular Media

No abstract provided.


Redistricting Amendment Is Progress For Virginia, Rebecca Green Jan 2020

Redistricting Amendment Is Progress For Virginia, Rebecca Green

Popular Media

No abstract provided.


Howell V. Mcauliffe, L. Michael Berman Nov 2017

Howell V. Mcauliffe, L. Michael Berman

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.


Election Law And Government Ethics, Christopher R. Nolen, Jeffrey S. Palmore Nov 2015

Election Law And Government Ethics, Christopher R. Nolen, Jeffrey S. Palmore

University of Richmond Law Review

This article surveys developments in Virginia election and government ethics laws for 2014 and 2015, with an emphasis on legislative developments. The focus is on those statutory developments thathave significance or general applicability to the implementation of Virginia's election and ethics laws.


A Recount Of The Recount: Obenshain V. Herring, Hon. Beverly Snukals, Maggie Bowman Nov 2014

A Recount Of The Recount: Obenshain V. Herring, Hon. Beverly Snukals, Maggie Bowman

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.


A Recount Of The Recount: Obenshain V. Herring, Maggie Bowman Jan 2014

A Recount Of The Recount: Obenshain V. Herring, Maggie Bowman

Law Student Publications

Because of the infrequency of recounts and the lack of judicial institutional knowledge, a plain-English guide is needed to assist judges and attorneys involved in recounts. The purpose of this essay is to provide such a guide as a resource for future Virginia recounts. Part I outlines the process of a recount and discusses how a recount differs from an election contest. Part I also briefly discusses the history of election recounts in Virginia, highlighting the two most recent state-wide recounts, Deeds and Obenshain. Part II delves more deeply into the primary issues encountered by the three-judge panel in Obenshain, …


A Half-Century Of Virginia Redistricting Battles: Shifting From Rural Malapportionment To Voting Rights To Public Participation, Micah Altman, Michael P. Mcdonald Mar 2013

A Half-Century Of Virginia Redistricting Battles: Shifting From Rural Malapportionment To Voting Rights To Public Participation, Micah Altman, Michael P. Mcdonald

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.


Reconsidering Virginia Judicial Selection, Carl W. Tobias Nov 2008

Reconsidering Virginia Judicial Selection, Carl W. Tobias

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.


Federal Campaign Finance Reform Based On Virginia Election Law, Rhodes B. Ritenour Nov 2007

Federal Campaign Finance Reform Based On Virginia Election Law, Rhodes B. Ritenour

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.