Dear Governor: Could You Restore My Right To Vote?

An individual convicted of a non-violent crime who seeks the restoration of her voting rights in Virginia must submit a personal letter addressed to the governor explaining "the reasons why you believe the restoration of your civil rights is justified." Erika Wood's The Grio article argues that this requirement "introduces an entirely arbitrary and subjective standard that allows the most powerful elected official in the state to play fast and loose with one of America's most fundamental rights."