Public Comments for 01/27/2023 Privileges and Elections
HB1444 - Elections; voter identification containing a photograph required, availability of absentee voting.
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Last Name: Tucker Locality: Newport News

SUBJECT: HB 1444, HB 2234, HB 1847 Dear Virginia Legislators, I follow a legacy of family advocates who began fighting for their voting rights in 1866 in North Carolina, and I want you to know how deeply troubled I am about the following proposed Bills HB 1444, HB 2234, and HB 1847. I urge you to VOTE NO on the proposed restrictive House Bills. Please continue to protect the rights of ALL Virginia Citizens to ensure that our vote is counted and protected. Thanking You Respectfully, D. Tucker

Last Name: Patwardhan Locality: Fairfax County

I OPPOSE 1947. I SUPPORT, however, 1948. I OPPOSE 1444 and 2234.

Last Name: Mahdi Locality: McLean, VA

I am a student at Virginia Tech and have lived in Virginia my whole life. I am proud to be a Virginian because Virginia has led the south and the country in progress. This bill stands to repeal this progress by removing the permanent absentee voter list. As a college student, this permanent absentee voter list helps me since I am usually never in my hometown on election day. This bill would specifically disenfranchise young voters - a group of voters who have power and are already underrepresented. I strongly urge this committee to kill this bill.

Last Name: Leyen Organization: Virginia League of Conservation Voters Locality: Richmond

These bills would require the presentation of a form of identification containing a photograph in order to vote. The ability to make community-driven progress on the environment is dependent on the ability to effectively petition elected representatives and to hold elected officials accountable for their votes and public stances on issues. The effectiveness of citizen-led advocacy to combat climate change, to fight for clean air and water and the preservation of Virginia's abundant natural resources is inextricably connected to the freedom, fairness, and transparency of our democratic institutions. Recent voting rights advances have resulted in the 2021 election observing a 20% increase in voter participation over four years ago, all while maintaining high standards of safety and security.

Last Name: Boyd Organization: League of Women Voters of Virginia Locality: Arlington

The League of Women Voters opposes HB 1444. This bill would suppress voting in four ways. It restricts in-person voter verification options to an ID with a photo. It cuts in-person early voting to only five working days, even though the hours could be extended. It imposes a deadline for absentee ballot arrival to a time beyond the voters’ control. And it unduly compresses and complicates the processing and counting of absentee ballots. First, it would require a photo ID, which was required in Virginia only between 2014 and 2020, just six years in the Commonwealth’s long history. Many older voters and those who do not drive lack a photo ID and getting one, even a free one, would create a hurdle for them. Second, the bill restricts early in-person voting to seven days, which is really only five working days, from the currently permitted 45 days. Early voting is popular with voters who prefer to vote in person and they rely on it, especially those who work long hours or multiple jobs, commute long distances, and have family demands. [The bill allows for longer hours, which could increase the likelihood of poll worker error.] Third, only military and overseas voters, and their spouses and dependents would have their ballots counted if those ballots arrive after the close of the polls. Any other voter would have their ballot rejected if it arrives after the close of polls, no matter how far in advance the voter sent the ballot. This makes voters vulnerable to possible postal service delays. Fourth, the bill reduces the time for preprocessing absentee ballots and requires that only officers of elections handle absentee ballots and do so in pairs, one from each major political party. This would complicate the smooth functioning of the registrar’s office and involve more people. Currently, nonpartisan elections office staff, all of whom swear an oath, handle the returned ballots. This bill would inject needless partisanship, tension, and compress the time for managing and counting absentee ballots. Apparently, the intent of this bill is to discourage voter fraud. There is no history or evidence of voter fraud that affects the outcome of elections in Virginia. All HB 1444 accomplishes is to make it harder to run an election and, for many older, non-driving, and overburdened Virginians, makes it harder to vote. We urge you to oppose this bill.

Last Name: Price Locality: Newport News

House Bills 1444, 1847, 2234 Price, Newport News I have been voting since I was 18 years old. I want everyone to have the same opportunity. Please do not prohibit the ability for citizens to vote. We need as many ways to enhance voter participation as possible. Please vote No on the above bills.

Last Name: Wilson Organization: VA BLOC Locality: Newport News

HB 1444, HB 1847, & HB 2234 I'm voting no to these bills. The reason I'm disagreeing with these bills is because it limits absentee voting requirements in which it makes it harder to vote. It removes same-day registration and per-registration for the younger generation. It limits the absentee voting time. It restricts same-day registration. It's a privilege to vote. The right vote makes a lot of difference.

Last Name: Kanoyton Organization: VA NAACP Locality: Hampton

HB1444 - Against- Voter Suppression- Limits voter access HB1467 Against- Voter Suppression - Limits voter access HB1796 For - increase Opportunity HB1847 Against- Voter Suppression - Limits voter access HB2234 Against- Voter Suppression -Limits voter access

Last Name: Engel Organization: VA BLOC Locality: Hampton

Re: HB 1444, 1847, 2234 A major concern of mine has always been how relatively few people vote in our elections. Now, I am confronted with elected officials who want to diminish that number even more in a cynical attempt to have their way as opposed to the people's way. We need to encourage more people to vote. We need to stop trying to put obstacles in the way of people voting. I am ashamed for anyone who supports these anti-voting measures as I would be to try to prevent anyone from voting. I'm 83 years old and have missed only one election in my life as a citizen and voter. If there are real problems in our system, we need to address them. These bills are being put forward to thwart the rights of my fellow citizens. Do not vote for them. Thank you. Eileen Engel, 357 Algonquin Road, Hampton, VA 23661

Last Name: Moore Locality: Fairfax

Virginia law should require photo identification for someone to vote in person or by absentee ballot. Virginia law already requires that a photo ID, containing a photo of the voter alongside his name, must be provided upon request. Photo ID is the most effective, inexpensive and reasonable method of ensuring that a voter is who he declares himself to be. Virtually everyone carries a photo ID; most voters drive to their polling location and have their driver’s license available and ready to hand to the election officer. Photo ID is mandatory for many everyday transactions, and is not considered the least bit problematic or intrusive. In fact, consumers easily accept and support the necessity of identity confirmation, because it protects consumers as well as businesses. Indeed, to purchase an item using a Macy’s charge card, one must present his drivers license. To access a safety deposit box at a bank, one must produce photo ID verification. To buy liquor, one must show photo ID, and on and on, Requiring photo ID would show respect for the voters of Virginia, who take their civic duty of engaging in the election process seriously. They are relying on the General Assembly to safeguard their vote by imposing simple and reasonable requirements such as photo ID. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld photo ID, in Lee v. Virginia State Board of Elections, 843 F.3d 592 (4th Cir. 2016). The Court held that not only did Virginia’s then photo ID requirement not impose an undue burden on minority voting, but there was no evidence of racial discriminatory intent in the law’s enactment.

HB1947 - Absentee voting; annual absentee voter list.
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Last Name: Patwardhan Locality: Fairfax County

I OPPOSE 1947. I SUPPORT, however, 1948. I OPPOSE 1444 and 2234.

Last Name: Smith Locality: Richmond

I strongly support this bill. An annual absentee voting list would help reduce excess voter on the rolls that permanent absentee would carry like recently dead voters and voters that have moved.

Last Name: Moore Locality: Fairfax

Please vote YES on HB 1947. The permanent absentee voter roll should be eliminated, in favor of requiring a voter to submit an annual application for an AB. Permanent AB voter rolls create confusion and allow for the misappropriation of ballots. Confusion arises because many voters are not aware they are on a permanent AB list. A voter does not ask to be on the list; rather, they are automatically placed on the list after requesting an AB one time. To assume a voter wants to be on a permanent AB list based on one request is presumptuous. As an election officer, I can tell you that many voters do not want to be on the permanent list. Misappropriation of ballots occurs when AB are automatically sent out, without request by the voter, to addresses no longer associated with the voter. Unfortunately, Virginia has a poor track record of updating voter addresses, with the result that AB are sent to outdated addresses, allowing anyone to use them. This is a huge vulnerability in Virginia’s election system. The permanent AB list should be repealed.

Last Name: Hall Locality: Chesterfield

Good afternoon. I am writing to ask you to please support, or co-sponsor, bills expanding the option to use Ranked Choice Voting in more elections. RCV is easy for voters to understand. We rank things in daily life. Numerous polls show that the majority of voters who have used RCV like it, understood it, and would do it again. RCV requires candidates to win with a true majority, and voters are more confident in the results. Results are often more reflective of the communities the candidate will serve. All proposed bills expanding the option to use RCV are optional for localities and political parties. The State Election Department has already promulgated regulations for administering RCV elections. They will work with Virginia's first locality to administer an RCV election in June 2023. At least one locality in Virginia did not adopt RCV because of the limited scope of our current enabling legislation. Current law allows for RCV in Board of Supervisor or City Council elections only, School boards and other local offices are not included in the pilot program. Recent school board elections in Loudoun County provided plurality results that voters could not be confident in. Nearly two-thirds of voters in the two, three-way races, voted for a candidate other than the winner. When parties use RCV for nominating, they efficiently get to the most electable candidate in one ballot and in one round of voting. Let's add more options for Ranked Choice Voting to Virginia's election and nominating toolbox. For more information on Ranked Choice Voting visit www.rcvresources.org or www.fairvotevirginia.org Best Regards, Lucas N Hall Bon Air (Chesterfield), Va

Last Name: Franke Organization: Ravensworth Press Locality: Elkton

Please support or co-sponsor bills expanding the option to use Ranked Choice Voting in more elections. RCV is easy for voters to understand. We rank things in daily life.Polls show that the majority of voters who have used RCV like it, understood it, and would do it againRCV requires candidates to win with a true majority, voters are more confident in the resultsResults are often more reflective of the communities the candidate will serveAll four bills expanding the option to use RCV are optional for localities and political parties.The State Election Department has already promulgated regulations for administering RCV elections. They will work with Virginia's first locality to administer an RCV election in June 2023At least one locality in Virginia did not adopt RCV because of the limited scope of our current enabling legislation.Current law allows for RCV in Board of Supervisor or City Council elections onlySchool boards and other local offices are not included in the pilot programRecent school board elections in Loudoun County provided plurality results that voters could not be confident in.Nearly two thirds of voters in the two, three-way races, voted for a candidate other than the winner.When parties use RCV for nominating, they efficiently get to the most electable candidate in one ballot and in one round of voting. Let's add more options for Ranked Choice Voting to Virginia's election and nominating toolbox. For more information on Ranked Choice Voting visit www.rcvresources.org or www.fairvotevirginia.org Sincerely, Andrew J. Franke President Ravensworth Press Town of Elkton

HB1948 - Absentee voting; removes witness requirement, required information on return ballot envelope.
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Last Name: Patwardhan Locality: Fairfax County

I OPPOSE 1947. I SUPPORT, however, 1948. I OPPOSE 1444 and 2234.

Last Name: Rykheart Locality: Virginia Beach

The elimination of a witness signature on an absentee ballot as proposed in HB 1948 is a great idea! However, requiring a date of birth and last four digits of an individual's social security number on the application gives enough information on the form for anyone who intercepts it in the mail, or anyone reviewing the application, to access an that individual's banking information. Those are the two pieces of identification, along with name and address, that most banks and credit cards request on the phone as verification that an individual is who they say they are. Which makes the idea of putting them on the application solid, but opens up too many opportunities for identity theft. Please consider a substitute bill that drops the SSN requirement but requires the name, address, and DOB to match what's in the voter registration database. Thank you!

Last Name: Boyd Organization: League of Women Voters of Virginia Locality: Arlington

The League of Women Voters supports HB 1948. In a report to the General Assembly, a working group that included election officials and representatives of both major political parties found that the better way to authenticate voters is to require them to provide the date of birth and the last four digits of the social security number. The witness verification method is flawed and might not prevent voter fraud. This change would also make it possible for eligible voters who have difficulty finding witnesses to vote, particularly those who live alone, including older voters, and those with disabilities.

Last Name: Smith Locality: Richmond

I strongly support this bill. Too many people don't have a witness and this would make it easier for people to vote.

Last Name: Hall Locality: Chesterfield

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Last Name: Franke Organization: Ravensworth Press Locality: Elkton

Please support or co-sponsor bills expanding the option to use Ranked Choice Voting in more elections. RCV is easy for voters to understand. We rank things in daily life.Polls show that the majority of voters who have used RCV like it, understood it, and would do it againRCV requires candidates to win with a true majority, voters are more confident in the resultsResults are often more reflective of the communities the candidate will serveAll four bills expanding the option to use RCV are optional for localities and political parties.The State Election Department has already promulgated regulations for administering RCV elections. They will work with Virginia's first locality to administer an RCV election in June 2023At least one locality in Virginia did not adopt RCV because of the limited scope of our current enabling legislation.Current law allows for RCV in Board of Supervisor or City Council elections onlySchool boards and other local offices are not included in the pilot programRecent school board elections in Loudoun County provided plurality results that voters could not be confident in.Nearly two thirds of voters in the two, three-way races, voted for a candidate other than the winner.When parties use RCV for nominating, they efficiently get to the most electable candidate in one ballot and in one round of voting. Let's add more options for Ranked Choice Voting to Virginia's election and nominating toolbox. For more information on Ranked Choice Voting visit www.rcvresources.org or www.fairvotevirginia.org Sincerely, Andrew J. Franke President Ravensworth Press Town of Elkton

HB2234 - Voter registration; registering in person up to and including the day of the election.
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Last Name: Tucker Locality: Newport News

SUBJECT: HB 1444, HB 2234, HB 1847 Dear Virginia Legislators, I follow a legacy of family advocates who began fighting for their voting rights in 1866 in North Carolina, and I want you to know how deeply troubled I am about the following proposed Bills HB 1444, HB 2234, and HB 1847. I urge you to VOTE NO on the proposed restrictive House Bills. Please continue to protect the rights of ALL Virginia Citizens to ensure that our vote is counted and protected. Thanking You Respectfully, D. Tucker

Last Name: Patwardhan Locality: Fairfax County

I OPPOSE 1947. I SUPPORT, however, 1948. I OPPOSE 1444 and 2234.

Last Name: Mahdi Locality: McLean, VA

To repeal same-day voter registration just a year after it was implemented will put Virginia in a weak position. Virginians require stability - especially in election law. It is up to the General Assembly to honor that fact. Same-day voter registration helps people on my college campus that got distracted by classes, work, professional development that forgot to register to vote. In addition, first-year college students are often uninformed about the election process - surely due to poor civic education in Virginia. This committee should kill this bill. It is would revert the progress that Virginia has made. Virginia has a history leading the country in progressive election reform. To revert to more restrictive ways would be to disenfranchise certain groups of voters. This would be a message from the government that some voters matter more than others. This goes against the idea of "one person, one vote" that this country was founded on.

Last Name: Leyen Organization: Virginia League of Conservation Voters Locality: Richmond

The Virginia League of Conservation Voters urges you to oppose HB2234. This bill limits same-day registration to active-duty military or national guard members. The ability to make community-driven progress on the environment is dependent on the ability to effectively petition elected representatives and to hold elected officials accountable for their votes and public stances on issues. The effectiveness of citizen-led advocacy to combat climate change, to fight for clean air and water and the preservation of Virginia's abundant natural resources is inextricably connected to the freedom, fairness, and transparency of our democratic institutions. Recent voting rights advances have resulted in the 2021 election observing a 20% increase in voter participation over four years ago, all while maintaining high standards of safety and security.

Last Name: Leyen Organization: Virginia League of Conservation Voters Locality: Richmond

The Virginia League of Conservation Voters urges you to oppose HB2234. This bill limits same-day registration to active-duty military or national guard members. The ability to make community-driven progress on the environment is dependent on the ability to effectively petition elected representatives and to hold elected officials accountable for their votes and public stances on issues. The effectiveness of citizen-led advocacy to combat climate change, to fight for clean air and water and the preservation of Virginia's abundant natural resources is inextricably connected to the freedom, fairness, and transparency of our democratic institutions. Recent voting rights advances have resulted in the 2021 election observing a 20% increase in voter participation over four years ago, all while maintaining high standards of safety and security.

Last Name: Kinard Locality: Fairfax County (Alexandria)

I oppose any legislation that does away with no-excuse absentee voting by mail or extremely shortens the early voting period. And I am so excited that we have same day registration as do 22 states and D.C. Even with the big glitches found by an outside party that DMV registrations and updates had not gone through for month dumping more work on registrars at the last minute, the same day voter registration went smoothly it's first time out. All these improvements welcome people to the pools in ways they can avoid lines and have flexibility around work and caretaker schedules. As my arthritis has made walking difficult for me, I have gone to mail-in voting. I often did early in-person voting when I could still walk and volunteer at the polls. I at first did not trust the mail because of the Postmaster's strange modifications so I drove to a lock box and the early-voting site worker came out and I slid my mail-in ballot into the tight locked satchel that no one can put their hand down inside. I like that they sent me the notice reminding me I was on the permanent list for mail-in ballots and how to change it if I wanted to. I did not receive my ballot in one election even though I saw the date they had sent it out when checking the Citizens Portal. When I returned the second one they sent me to a lock box (all are inside the early voting place so election workers from both parties watch it), I could see in the Portal the date it was accepted a day or two later and that the first one sent was not returned. There are adequate security measures to catch if they receive 2 from me and a bar code to track where it is when perhaps stuck at a post office. In the 2022 midterms, I used regular mail and not a drop box and I signed up for automatic notice when my ballot was received (so I got a call, a text and an email and did not have to keep going into the Citizens Portal). States like Utah and Oregon have done primarily mail-in voting for years with no problem. And we need to keep making sure our State Elections Office is on top of changes and new registrations getting to the registrars in a timely manner, especially important as the state upgrades the voting system the DMV uses over the next two years. I assume there are checks or audits of ERIC to be sure that Virginia and the other 32 states plus DC that share data on voter moves is promptly done and accurate. Mail-in voting is secure and voting in person should not be endurance test crunched into a short early voting period. And please ignore that 2000 Mules propaganda. There are many fact checks to read that pick it apart. https://www.reuters.com/article/factcheck-usa-mules-idUSL2N2XJ0OQ

Last Name: Boyd Organization: League of Women Voters of Virginia Locality: Arlington

We urge you to vote no on HB 2234. Same day registration was implemented for the 2022 general election. Thousands of eligible voters were able to register to vote and cast their ballots without incident. Because the newly registered voters cast their ballots provisionally, the registrars were able to verify the voters, weeding out any who were, for example, in the wrong precinct. Same day registration is an overall success and should not be denied.

Last Name: Price Locality: Newport News

House Bills 1444, 1847, 2234 Price, Newport News I have been voting since I was 18 years old. I want everyone to have the same opportunity. Please do not prohibit the ability for citizens to vote. We need as many ways to enhance voter participation as possible. Please vote No on the above bills.

Last Name: Wilson Organization: VA BLOC Locality: Newport News

HB 1444, HB 1847, & HB 2234 I'm voting no to these bills. The reason I'm disagreeing with these bills is because it limits absentee voting requirements in which it makes it harder to vote. It removes same-day registration and per-registration for the younger generation. It limits the absentee voting time. It restricts same-day registration. It's a privilege to vote. The right vote makes a lot of difference.

Last Name: Kanoyton Organization: VA NAACP Locality: Hampton

HB1444 - Against- Voter Suppression- Limits voter access HB1467 Against- Voter Suppression - Limits voter access HB1796 For - increase Opportunity HB1847 Against- Voter Suppression - Limits voter access HB2234 Against- Voter Suppression -Limits voter access

Last Name: Engel Organization: VA BLOC Locality: Hampton

Re: HB 1444, 1847, 2234 A major concern of mine has always been how relatively few people vote in our elections. Now, I am confronted with elected officials who want to diminish that number even more in a cynical attempt to have their way as opposed to the people's way. We need to encourage more people to vote. We need to stop trying to put obstacles in the way of people voting. I am ashamed for anyone who supports these anti-voting measures as I would be to try to prevent anyone from voting. I'm 83 years old and have missed only one election in my life as a citizen and voter. If there are real problems in our system, we need to address them. These bills are being put forward to thwart the rights of my fellow citizens. Do not vote for them. Thank you. Eileen Engel, 357 Algonquin Road, Hampton, VA 23661

Last Name: Moore Locality: Fairfax

Please vote YES on HB 2234, repealing same day registration, with three exceptions. Election Day should be reserved for voting. If someone wants to register to vote, they can do so 364 days a year, including weekends and holidays. That is ample time. Election Day is inherently a busy and chaotic 24-hour period for all who are responsible for an election’s administration. Why add to those burdens? HB 2234 restores to the Registrar the necessary time to properly verify that a registrant is eligible to vote, BEFORE they vote, not after. The two distinct activities of registering and voting must not be conflated. Repealing same day registration (with 3 exceptions) would also eliminate the extra work placed on registrars of having to consider additional provisional ballots, at a time they are preparing final paperwork for submission to the SBE.

HB2324 - Recount elections; standards, elections for offices to which more than one candidate can be elected.
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HB2471 - General registrars; petition for removal.
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