Theodore Dortch,37, is a former felon who had his voting rights in Virginia restored this year. Today he voted for the first time
LaVaughn Williams is a former felon who voted for the first time in Virginia today. Listen to her talk about the power of the ballot
Bobby Lee voted today for the 3rd time in his life. He had his voting rights stripped because of a felony and couldn’t vote until he was 60
I’ve been riding around with Tammie Hagen, who had her voting rights restored and is now an organizer giving people rides to the polls today
Wali R. Bahar had his voting rights restored and after he cast a ballot today said he felt like he was on the shoulders of giants
Brianna Ross lost her right to vote when she was 19 because she stole diapers for her son. Today she voted for the first time in her life.
Former felons today showed just how meaningful a single vote can be https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/virginia-restoration-of-voting-rights_us_5a026556e4b092053058cd0e?ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000016&section=politics
Former Felons In Virginia Show Just How Meaningful It Is To Vote

“I now felt like a citizen. I now felt like I will make a difference in some kind of way," said LaVaughn Williams, who voted for the first time on Tuesday.

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/virginia-restoration-of-voting-rights_us_5a026556e4b092053058cd0e?ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000016&section=politics
Listen To Former Felons Who Can Vote Again Explain The Power Of The Ballot https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/virginia-restoration-of-voting-rights_us_5a045ea9e4b03deac08b96f9?cqa
Listen To Former Felons Who Can Vote Again Explain The Power Of The Ballot

"I just feel equal to all other citizens.”

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/virginia-restoration-of-voting-rights_us_5a045ea9e4b03deac08b96f9?cqa
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