Our coverage of issues related to the local voting system in Virginia Beach and Holloway v. Virginia Beach follows with stories from the current year appearing first. Dates shown are online publication dates. Stories may have run earlier in print editions. Generally, that is noted in the post.
Coverage from 2023:
- New Virginia Beach City Council picks Wilson to continue in role as vice mayor [Jan. 15, 2023]
- First Virginia Beach City Council members elected under new system join the dais [Jan. 17, 2023]
- Henley, a record Virginia Beach officeholder, begins new term on City Council [Jan. 17, 2023]
- Schulman: Why I supported public engagement about local voting in Virginia Beach [Feb. 5, 2023]
- Concerns about support for special elections bill leads to tense Virginia Beach council meeting [Feb. 5, 2023]
- Virginia Beach legislative affairs director resigns, manager apologizes for ‘false information’ to council [Feb. 19, 2023]
- Virginia Beach meetings to discuss local voting options [March 27, 2023]
- Outreach results support sticking with 10-1 local voting system in Virginia Beach [June 25, 2023]
- Legal recommendation for Virginia Beach City Council to stick with new voting system outlined today [July 18, 2023]
- ‘Path forward’ for Virginia Beach is to adopt court-imposed local voting system used in 2022 [Aug. 3, 2023]
- Virginia Beach City Council may adopt redistricting measure, clearing way for new local voting system [Aug. 15, 2023]
- Council adoption of 10-1 local voting system a victory for all Virginia Beach voters, lawyer for plaintiffs says [Sept. 12, 2023]
- Federal lawsuit challenges 2022 local elections in Virginia Beach under 10-district system [Sept. 18, 2023]
Coverage from 2022:
- VB School Board could turn to lawmakers, outside lawyers as voting districts change [Jan. 2, 2022]
- Judge orders 10-district plan for local elections in Virginia Beach [Jan. 2, 2022] — Print version
- From the Editor: Allen honored for role in changing VB voting; a style note; Farmer John returns [Jan. 16, 2022]
- Government: As appeal of voting rights suit continues, city looks for ways to inform citizens of new 10-district system [Jan. 16, 2022]
- Miyares, state back Virginia Beach appeal of ruling that found city’s former voting system discriminatory [Jan. 22, 2022]
- VB council majority back pressing on with appeal of decision that led to new 10-district voting system [Jan. 30, 2022]
- School Board majority wants elections to mirror City Council under new system, Davis withdraws bill that might have added members [Feb. 13, 2022]
- Candidates line up during an election year of change for Virginia Beach government [July 3, 2022] — Print version
- Appeals court sides with Virginia Beach in federal voting rights case that changed local elections [July 27, 2022] — Online breaking news
- Federal appeals court sides with Virginia Beach in major voting rights case that changed local election system [Aug. 7, 2022] — Print version
- Virginia Beach City Council approves new precincts, boundary changes prior to local voting [Aug. 21, 2022] — Print version
- Rouse critical of voting referendum talk by colleagues on VB council, hosts community meeting [Aug. 7, 2022] — Print version
- Tension, questions follow Virginia Beach victory in appeal of federal voting rights ruling as local elections changes loom [Aug. 21, 2022] — Print version
- Elections: Early voting begins in Virginia Beach this week, satellite locations and Sunday voting coming [Sept. 21, 2022]
- With early voting underway, some Virginia Beach voters unclear on system changes [Oct. 2, 2022] — Print version
- Plaintiffs in suit that changed Virginia Beach voting reflect after historic election, though system may change again [Dec. 13, 2022]
Coverage from 2021:
- General Assembly to consider bill that could change Virginia Beach local elections system [Feb. 1, 2021]
- Supporting information about legislation related to voting in Virginia Beach [Feb. 14, 2021]
- Infographic: The VB Voting System [Feb. 21, 2021]
- Fowler district voting bill goes to Guv; Virginia Beach officials brace for change [March 9, 2021]
- Government: Still uncertain what 2022 local elections look like for Virginia Beach [March 14, 2021]
- Political Notebook: Fowler becomes VB Dem chair [March 17, 2021]
- From the Editor: Coming changes to district voting and rural Virginia Beach [April 1, 2021]
- Judge: Virginia Beach voting system illegal, denies minorities a voice in local elections [April 11, 2021]
- After lawsuit, changing law, VB to engage public about proposed local voting system [May 11, 2021]
- City Council may vote on new local elections system in June after public engagement [May 23, 2021]
- Virginia Beach will appeal in federal suit that found its local voting system denies minorities a fair say [May 27, 2021]
- Government: Virginia Beach appeals voting system order, but change is coming; public input sought [June 7, 2021]
- Infographic: Possible Changes to Virginia Beach’s Voting System [June 7, 2021]
- Virginia Beach: Members of the public weigh in on voting system, appeal [July 4, 2021]
- Citing health concerns, Abbott resigns from Virginia Beach City Council [July 2, 2021] — Online version
- Letter: Not enough info to comment upon, understand possible Virginia Beach voting systems [July 12, 2021]
- Government: Citing health concern, Abbott resigns Kempsville seat on City Council [July 18, 2021] — Print version
- Voting: Concept maps submitted by the city and plaintiffs in the Holloway v. Virginia Beach suit [July 18, 2021]
- Nine considered for Kempsville District seat appointment speak today, special election may be held next year [Aug. 10, 2021]
- Virginia Beach City Council expected to appoint Kempsville District rep today from among three finalists [Aug. 12, 2021]
- Holcomb, former state delegate, appointed to vacant Kempsville District seat on the Virginia Beach City Council [Aug. 12, 2021]
- Vice Mayor Wood resigning from City Council [Aug. 24, 2021]
- Rouse, Wooten seek Virginia Beach vice mayor role after Wood resignation [Aug. 25, 2021]
- City Council delays making vice mayor pick, discusses process during retreat [Sept. 19, 2021]
- Wilson selected vice mayor of Virginia Beach [Sept. 24, 2021] — Online breaking news version
- Wilson selected Virginia Beach vice mayor; Rouse, Wooten also pursued position [Oct. 3, 2021] — Print version
- Virginia Beach City Council narrows field of possible Lynnhaven District appointees [Oct. 3, 2021]
- In divided vote, Virginia Beach City Council selects Branch as Lynnhaven District rep after Wood resignation [Oct. 17, 2021]
- Holloway, plaintiff in voting rights suit, says she will run for mayor of Virginia Beach [Oct. 21, 2021] — Online breaking news version
- Holloway, whose lawsuit means a new election system in Virginia Beach, wants to recall and replace Dyer [Oct. 31, 2021] — Updated print version
- Special master recommends 10-district voting system for City Council elections in Virginia Beach [Nov. 28, 2021]
- Media: Edited PDF version of the special master 10-district map [Nov. 28, 2021]
- From the Editor: Another year of local news focusing on voting change is ahead [Nov. 28, 2021]
- Judge may soon order new system in Virginia Beach voting rights suit [Dec. 12, 2021]
- Media: Edited PDF version of the special master 10-district map showing paired incumbents [Dec. 12, 2021]
- Suit on Virginia Beach council elections may put School Board members in districts with other incumbents [Dec. 17, 2021]
- Judge in voting rights case orders new election system for Virginia Beach [Dec. 23, 2021] — Online breaking news version
Coverage from 2020:
- Political Notebook: Voting for local VB offices may get a fresh look [Feb. 28, 2020] — Archived print version
- Abbott: Let Virginia Beach citizens say via referendum whether district voting should change [July 21, 2020]
- Virginia Beach district voting referendum effort fails in City Council vote [Aug. 9, 2020]
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