Governor restores voting rights for more than 200,000 felons with executive order Ian Price April 25, 2016 1 min read Gov. Terry McAuliffe Governor Terry McAuliffe restored the voting rights of more than 200,000 felons with an executive order on Friday in a move many Republicans are calling a political ploy. WFIR’s Ian Price has details Share: Post navigation Previous: School board seeks review of transgender bathroom rulingNext: Mill Mountain Theatre looking for feedback Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke airport feels effects of longest U.S. government shutdown Web Staff November 7, 2025 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025