Primary definition
Section 4 of the VRA sets forth criteria for determining whether a jurisdiction is covered under certain of the special provisions of the Act.
Also known asVRA Section 4 · Section 4, VRA · VRA §4 · Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act
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— U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Voting SectionView source
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Section 4 of the VRA sets forth criteria for determining whether a jurisdiction is covered under certain of the special provisions of the Act.
U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Voting Section · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Section 4 Of The Vra. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/section-4-of-the-vra
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U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Voting Section
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