The Virginia Civic Engagement Table is a nonpartisan voting rights and civic engagement 501(c)(3) organization based in Richmond, VA. It anchors the Virginia Election Protection Coalition, the Commonwealth’s largest nonpartisan pro-voter coalition that works year-round to advance the freedom to vote.
We strongly support HB 1330 regarding absentee voting for individuals who are confined while awaiting trial or for having been convicted of a misdemeanor. This legislation is a crucial step towards ensuring that our democracy is truly inclusive and equal for all Virginians, irrespective of their legal circumstances.
By ensuring that these voters are able to cast their votes through the absentee process, HB 1330 recognizes the importance of preserving the fundamental freedom to vote for every Virginian. Regardless of circumstance, every Virginian deserves the right to access the ballot box. The Commonwealth should demonstrate its commitment to fostering a more inclusive and equitable democracy by guaranteeing this opportunity to all Virginians. By addressing the unique challenges faced by individuals in confinement, HB 1330 not only protects their freedom to vote but strengthens our electoral system as a whole by ensuring that all voices are heard. It is our hope that this bill is reported favorably.
The Virginia Civic Engagement Table is a nonpartisan voting rights and civic engagement 501(c)(3) organization based in Richmond, VA. It anchors the Virginia Election Protection Coalition, the Commonwealth’s largest nonpartisan pro-voter coalition that works year-round to advance the freedom to vote. We strongly support HB 1330 regarding absentee voting for individuals who are confined while awaiting trial or for having been convicted of a misdemeanor. This legislation is a crucial step towards ensuring that our democracy is truly inclusive and equal for all Virginians, irrespective of their legal circumstances. By ensuring that these voters are able to cast their votes through the absentee process, HB 1330 recognizes the importance of preserving the fundamental freedom to vote for every Virginian. Regardless of circumstance, every Virginian deserves the right to access the ballot box. The Commonwealth should demonstrate its commitment to fostering a more inclusive and equitable democracy by guaranteeing this opportunity to all Virginians. By addressing the unique challenges faced by individuals in confinement, HB 1330 not only protects their freedom to vote but strengthens our electoral system as a whole by ensuring that all voices are heard. It is our hope that this bill is reported favorably.