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Virginia Governor Issues Order to Counter Federal Voter Intimidation

5/20/2026

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Gov. Abigail Spanberger will issue a Wednesday executive order guiding Virginia election workers if federal agents appear at polling sites.
Officials warned that U.S. President Donald Trump’s false fraud claims could motivate voter intimidation at the polls.
Project for the Fight Against Federal Overreach and Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner will sue any federal agent who attempts to intimidate voters at polling places.

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Gov. Abigail Spanberger will issue a Wednesday executive order guiding Virginia election workers if federal agents appear at polling sites.
Officials warned that U.S. President Donald Trump’s false fraud claims could motivate voter intimidation at the polls.
Project for the Fight Against Federal Overreach and Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner will sue any federal agent who attempts to intimidate voters at polling places.