“Our democracy is strongest when everyone is able to participate, Delegate Price said. Author: Adriana De Alba Updated: 4:36 PM EST January 15, 2021
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. It’s the first of its kind in the Commonwealth: the Voting Rights Act of Virginia.
State Delegate Marcia Price (D-95), who represents parts of Newport News and Hampton introduced the legislation Tuesday.
It’s a push to expand the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, with updates to protect people’s right to vote across Virginia.
In an interview with 13News Now Friday, Price said the legislation aims to better serve communities by requiring localities to provide voting materials in languages other than English. It would also implement stronger measures against threats and voter intimidation.