Washington Post reports that in a vote last Thursday, Virginia's Republican State Central Committee refused to amend its rules to allow observant Jews and others with religious objections to vote absentee in the upcoming Saturday, May 8, nominating convention for governor and two other statewide offices. While a narrow majority favored the change, rules required a 75% vote to change party rules. Those who opposed the change said that the issue was raised too close to the election date. The request was made in a letter from four rabbis earlier this month. The absentee option is already available for active-duty military. [Thanks to Scott Mange for the lead.]
