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 About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: School board seeks review of transgender bathroom rulingNext: Mill Mountain Theatre looking for feedback Related Stories 1 min read 17th annual Roanoke Greek Festival returns this month with new changes Web Staff September 8, 2025 1 min read Unemployment numbers creep up in Virginia Gene Marrano September 8, 2025 1 min read Suspect wanted in connection with fatal Northeast Roanoke shooting Clark Palmer September 8, 2025