Election probe targets 'unusual' reports in wake of Virginia redistricting referendum: AFPI
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has launched an investigation into Virginia's recent redistricting referendum, focusing on unusual mail-in ballot reports and allegations of partisan influence in Fairfax County schools. The probe follows a narrow 'Yes' victory that hinged on late-reported votes from Fairfax County. AFPI has issued records requests to multiple counties to assess election procedures and ensure consistency. It also raised concerns about teachers encouraging students to persuade parents to vote a certain way on the ballot measure.
- ▪AFPI is investigating mail-in ballot practices in Virginia after a narrow 'Yes' vote on the redistricting referendum, with late-reported ballots from Fairfax County influencing the outcome.
- ▪The group has issued legally binding records requests to several Virginia counties to review ballot handling, storage, distribution, and official guidance.
- ▪AFPI is also examining allegations that Fairfax County public school teachers urged students to convince their parents to vote 'Yes' on the redistricting measure.
- ▪Leigh Ann O'Neill, AFPI's chief legal affairs officer, emphasized the probe's goal is to ensure election integrity and compliance with the Pupil Privacy Rights Act.
- ▪Spotsylvania County election officials stated they have received no questions about their mail-in ballot process aside from the recent FOIA requests.
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Virginia Election probe targets 'unusual' reports in wake of Virginia redistricting referendum: AFPI Fairfax County reported a late tranche of votes that helped the 'Yes' camp cross the finish line in the referendum By Charles Creitz Fox News Published April 28, 2026 1:09pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google A woman casts her vote at a polling place in Burke, Fairfax County, Virginia, in 2026. (Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A political advocacy group is launching an investigation into mail-in ballot practices in Virginia after a narrow "Yes" victory on a redistricting referendum raised questions about election procedures.
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