Tim Anderson
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“The order specifically says that they've reviewed [each] case individually, right?”
Tim Anderson · said 2026-10-05 · reported 2026-10-05
Anderson pointed to language in the restoration order claiming individual case review as evidence of vetting.
“These dead people clearly aren't petitioning the governor to get their civil liberties back... they're restoring every single felon's civil disabilities without anybody even asking. And that's concerning, especially when they're dead.”
Tim Anderson · said 2026-10-05 · reported 2026-10-05
Anderson questioned the restoration of voting rights to deceased felons without any petition process.
“one or the other”
Tim Anderson · said 2026-10-05 · reported 2026-10-05
Anderson characterized the situation as either Richmond not vetting restoration recipients or its vetting not being thorough enough to catch deceased recipients.
“I've been a lawyer for 27 years and in every minute of my career, when you were convicted of a felony, you lose your voting rights. The way you get those back is you have to petition the governor and then the governor can review your case and determine whether the civil rights of a convicted felon should be restored,”
Tim Anderson · said 2026-10-05 · reported 2026-10-05
Anderson spoke to Fox News Digital about voting-rights restoration letters sent to deceased Virginians under Gov. Spanberger.