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Political History of Virginia
Democratic up until 1948, Republican from 1952-2004
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Democratic Senator Harry F. Byrd's "Golden Silence" lead to no endorsement of a candidate, thus Republican policies convinced the people until the demographics started shifting.
2008 - First time Democratic in Centuries
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Barack Obama won with 52.63% of the state's votes - most likely due to the financial crisis of 2007–2008, changing demographics, and increasing population.
2016 elections - Small towns voted red, urban areas blue
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Despite most of Virginia's cities voting for Trump, Hillary Clinton still won the state with 49.73% thanks to big democratic-leaning cities such as Norfolk and Alexandria.
Virginia's Politics: Weitere Projekte
Current Political Situation
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Virginia's Senators are Mark Warner and
Tim Kaine, both from the Democratic Party.
11 members represent Virginia in the U.S. house, 7 of them Democrats, the other 4 Republicans. Virginia has 13 Electoral Votes.
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Latest polls from the end of August show Democratic candidate Joe Biden in the lead:
Virginia's Politics: Ãœber mein Projekt
Voting Policies
Who can vote?
Every U.S. Citizen above the age of 18 that is not convicted of a felony.
How to register for voting?
Register deadline in 2020 is October 16th and can take place online or locally. (No registration by party)
Where and when to vote?
At open polling places from 6am to 8pm, as opposed to 7pm in the past.
How does absentee voting work?
As per new regulations due to Covid-19, no excuse required.
Request deadline October 23rd, return deadline November 3rd.
Other new regulations:
Election Day is now a state holiday.
Virginia's Politics: Ãœber uns
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