The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Aug. 10, 2026

Delaware Enacts State Voting Rights Act; Virginia Strengthens Its VRA, Laying Groundwork for Automatic Voter Registration
On the 61st anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, Delaware enacted a state VRA prohibiting voter discrimination, suppression and vote dilution. Virginia’s governor signed legislation to expand its VRA and lay the groundwork for automatic voter registration in the commonwealth

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

National Conference of State Legislatures - State Voting Rights Acts
Governor of Delaware - Governor Meyer Signs John Lewis Voting Rights Act, Strengthening Voting Rights Protections in Delaware
Delaware General Assembly - HB 444 DELAWARE JOHN LEWIS VOTING RIGHTS ACT.
Governor of Virginia - Governor Spanberger Celebrates Anniversary of Voting Rights Act in Norfolk (includes links to 10 bills signed by the Governor)

Related ADM Reports:

American Democracy Minute - (2024) With the SCOTUS Majority Intent on Dismantling the Voting Rights Act, Pro-Democracy States are Enacting State VRAs

American Democracy Minute - Callais Decision Fallout as Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama & South Carolina Scramble to Eliminate Black Congressional Districts

Groups Taking Action:

Legal Defense Fund & ACLU DE

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State

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