Advances in Virginia's election law happen incrementally. This year was typical in that regard. While over one hundred bills and resolutions pertaining to elections were introduced in the 2006 Regular Session of the General Assembly, the legislature was judicious in its approval of election related legislation. This article surveys recent developments in Virginia's election laws by focusing on those legislative enactments and judicial decisions that are significant, interesting, or show some developing trend in the area of election law.
Other than a few controversial measures, the 2012 Virginia General Assembly made modest changes to Virginia's laws re-garding the administration and conduct of elections. Most activity in this arena concerned issues that had significant federal election implications: specifically, the adoption of changes to strengthen Virginia's existing voter identification law and the enactment of a congressional redistricting plan. This article surveys developments in Virginia election law for the latter part of 2011and the 2012 General Assembly session. The focus is on those statutory developments that have significance or general applicability to the implementation of Virginia's election laws. Consequently, not every election-related bill approved by the General Assembly is discussed.
Introduction -- Election Law and the Constitution -- Law Affecting Voting Rights and Participation in the Electoral Process -- Candidates and Electoral Boundaries -- Political Parties and Associations -- Campaign Financing and Financial Administration of Elections -- Political Advertising and Broadcasting -- The Election : Preparation, Conduct and the Vote -- Compliance and Enforcement -- Planning and running a successful campaign.
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"Summary of Federal and State laws regulating the nomination and election of United States Senators." ; Issued in the congressional series as Senate Documents. ; "Summary of Federal and State laws regulating the nomination and election of United States Senators." ; Mode of access: Internet. ; Prepared under the direction of the Subcommittee on Privileges and Elections of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress (1952-70 under its earlier name, Legislative Reference Service) ; Continued by Senate election law guidebook, issued by United States Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
