The signing drew a standing ovation from advocates and former felons gathered on the Capitol grounds to witness the historic event abolishing second-class status for more than 200,000 people who have fully completed their sentences.
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Power to vote
Gov. McAuliffe boldly restores voting rights of 206,000 Virginians, including disenfranchised African-Americans
David Mosby no longer feels like a second-class citizen. After years of being barred from the ballot box because of his criminal record, the 46-year-old home improvement contractor is finally able to vote and fully take part in the life of his community.
