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Virginia localities move to delay early voting on redistricting amendment under 90-day law
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- Localities in Virginia moved to delay early voting on the redistricting amendment due to a 90-day posting requirement.
- Patrick County voted to halt early voting until the 90-day period has elapsed.
- Pittsylvania and Campbell counties also passed resolutions opposing the redistricting effort.
- The matter is on the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors agenda and Lynchburg City Council discussions.
- Lynchburg sought legal guidance through a declaratory judgment on possible actions moving forward.
- Lawsuits allege issues with the legality of the redistricting amendment process and ballot wording.
- The Virginia Supreme Court has not ruled on the process’s legality but allowed the vote to move forward.
- Legal authority for local governments to halt early voting remains unclear amid ongoing lawsuits.
- Democrats press to move the vote forward while Republicans back local delays where possible.
- Sporadic attention to the issue includes related political commentary on the map proposal.
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