AG's Office Targets Voter Misinformation, Jenkins, Nadarius Clark at Roland Martin GOTV Town Hall, Responses to the Attacks on Israel
➡️ Early voting in Virginia started on Sept. 22, 2023.
➡️ Senator Mamie Locke’s 20th Annual Sneaker Ball 👟 is in 3 days on Oct. 14.
➡️ You have until October 16, 2023 to register to vote.
➡️ Election Day 2023 is in 27 days on Nov. 7, 2023.
Rep. Scott on Requesting DOJ Investigation on Youngkin’s Missing Voters, Miyares’ Office Sends Cease and Desist in Misinfo
“DOJ must investigate the Youngkin Administration's removal of eligible voters from the rolls. This happened just weeks before election day and after early voting has begun. We must investigate these reports as possible violations of the Voting Rights Act or other federal laws,” said Congressman Bobby Scott yesterday on social media. Scott led the effort on the letter to U.S. Attorney Merrick Garland last week.
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Meanwhile in Virginia, the Attorney General’s office sent a cease and desist letter to “Virginia Voter Assistance” telling them to knock it off regarding flyers
Suffolk Town Hall with Roland Martin
Last night Roland Martin held the second of five town halls in Suffolk, Va. House District 89 candidate Karen Jenkins, Senate District 17 candidate Clint Jenkins, Delegate Cliff Hayes (HD91) and former Delegate and House District 84 all took questions from Martin and the audience.
A few videos from last night’s Roland Martin Unfiltered town hall in Suffolk:
The next town hall is in Fredericksburg:
Responses to the Violent Attacks on Israel by Hamas
Several Virginia lawmakers have commented on the violent attacks on Israel by Hamas that hit the news on Sunday. In addition to the 1,300 people who have been killed, the U.S. State Department confirmed today that at least 22 Americans have also been killed and 17 are missing.
Former Delegate and 2021 Attorney General candidate Jay Jones today on social media:
Yesterday, Congressman Bobby Scott spoke at the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater event in Virginia Beach.
Newport News Mayor Phil Jones:
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