Virginia Republicans Launch Early Voting Push Ahead of 2023 Elections
- Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin launched "Secure Your Vote Virginia" to boost GOP turnout through early voting and vote-by-mail.
- The initiative aims to increase Republican participation in advance voting methods ahead of November's legislative elections.
- Youngkin's campaign is partnering with state Republican groups in a coordinated early voting effort.
- The push represents a shift for VA Republicans, who previously opposed expanded early voting policies.
- Democrats criticized the GOP's new embrace of early voting after years of promoting voter fraud claims.