News & Events

Hear directly from candidates for U.S. Senate running in the upcoming general election. This virtual event will be held on October 7, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. ASL interpretation will be provided.

On September 14, 2026, a majority of the U.S. Supreme court ruled against a plan that would have imposed new, last-minute requirements on mail-in ballots.

This year, Disability Voting Rights Week is September 14–18, but REV UP Virginia’s celebration starts early and continues through early October. Please join us! Attend an event. Register to vote. Help someone else register.

REV UP Virginia has secured official recognition of Disability Voting Rights Week. Virginia issued a statewide proclamation, alongside proclamations from local governments across the Commonwealth. Seven communities are also holding public proclamation ceremonies.

There have been a number of developments in the federal court cases around vote by mail. Learn about the latest development in the legal battle to change the rules for mail-in voting ahead of the November elections.

AAPD is looking for people to take a survey or participate in a focus group as they launch new program to help people understand their health condition or changing body or mind. The survey is open through Friday, October 9, 2026 and is available in English, Spanish, ASL/ Audio-Described, and Easy-Read. Selected participants will receive $100 for participating in the focus group.

If you’re looking for information about upcoming primary and general elections, REV UP Virginia recommends the 2026 Virginia Voter Guide from Cardinal News.

The ballot for the next election will include three proposed amendments to the Constitution of Virginia, dealing with abortion/reproductive rights, the restoration of civil rights for felons, and same-sex marriage. Watch a forum on August 31, 2026 to learn about them.

Recent U.S. Department of Justice actions have threatened to undermine the rights of disabled people under foundational disability civil rights laws. Attend a webinar on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 4 PM – 5:15 PM ET to help you navigate these threats and protect your rights.

If you are having trouble voting, or just have questions, you can call or text a hotline to call a trained Election Protection volunteer. If you use ASL, the National Association of the Deaf operates an ASL Voter Assistance Hotline.

A Radio IQ article covers reactions to a June 2026 memo that says the agency no longer backs court precedent that protects disabled individuals from being kept in segregated facilities.

Early voting for the August 4, 2026 statewide Primary Election has started. It will continue through 5:00 PM on August 1, 2026 and will include two Sundays and two Saturdays.

Vote in the August 4, 2026 Primary Election! It’s later than usual this year; Virginia primary elections are typically held in June.

Protect access to the ballot! Urge USPS to reject proposed changes which could mean that your mail-in ballot could be blocked before it ever reaches your mail box. Submit your comments by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 2, 2026.

The disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV), the Commonwealth’s designated Protection and Advocacy Program for individuals with disabilities, has released a new report examining accessibility at polling locations during the November 2025 General Election.

Historically in Virginia, if a guardian was proposed and appointed for someone with a disability, voting rights were removed unless an argument was made to keep them. As of July 1, 2026, the law is changing. Now when a guardian is appointed, voting rights will be kept unless an explanation is given to the Court on why they need to be removed.

On April 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais significantly weakened the Voting Rights Act. The national AAPD REV UP Campaign has issued an alert with information and a powerful statement from Justina Plowden, a Black disabled voter in Louisiana.

As the nation recognizes the first-ever National Preregistration Day, National Voter Registration Day is highlighting the importance of engaging young people in civic life before they turn 18 and building a future where participation in democracy starts earlier and lasts a lifetime.

Check out two great resources, created by election protection organizations working to empower young voters and advocates. The briefing will take place on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

The next statewide election is April 21, 2026. It is a special election to vote “yes” or “no” on a proposed amendment to the Constitution of Virginia. Early voting starts on March 6. The last day to request an absentee ballot is April 10.