I am opposed to any all bill that make it easier to cheat in elections like these bills being presented. I am opposed to any and all bills that make same sex marriage acceptable. I am opposed to any and all bills that allow full term abortion and allow minors to have abortions with out the parents knowledge. I am opposed to any and all bills that would allow minors to undergo transgender surgery . I am opposed to any and all bills that will raise taxes while the politicians are trying to give themselves a 150% increase no that is not acceptable.

As a Virginia voter, I support HB 28 and thank Delegate Henson for introducing it. Maintaining public confidence in the accuracy and integrity of our voter data is essential. Conducting systematic voter list changes too close to an election creates confusion and undermines trust. HB 28 provides reasonable, commonsense protections. Thank you.

Many election officials in Loudoun County oppose HB28. It jeopardizes election integrity by preventing broad reviews or cross-checks (e.g., with other states, postal data, or federal databases) during the critical pre-election window, potentially allowing ineligible voters to remain on rolls when ballots are cast and counted. In close races, outdated or inaccurate rolls heighten fraud risks and erode public confidence. Virginia should reject arbitrary restrictions on roll hygiene in favor of continuous, robust verification to protect fair and trustworthy voting.

Oppose Democrats and Socialists forcing gerrymandering in Virginia. We know that the left is trying to get power. We know the illegal aliens are one source for getting democratic votes. What happened to following the Rule of Law in America and following it without causing chaos, lockdowns, destruction, propaganda, riots, censoring, spying, fraudulent schemes, mail in ballots, and other forms of corruption?

OPPOSE HB 28Accurate voter rolls are essential for public confidence in election outcomes, and this bill creates unnecessary barriers to achieving that goal. HB 28 imposes a 90-day 'quiet period' before all elections and prohibits systematic removal of ineligible voters, risking inaccurate voter rolls. Doubles the time for non-citizens to respond to notifications and places unnecessarily delays critical to updating voter lists. Restrictions on timely voter roll maintenance undermines election integrity by potentially allowing ineligible individuals to remain registered. Please vote NO

I do not support HB28. It imposes unnecessary restrictions on timely voter roll maintenance thereby undermining election integrity by potentially allowing ineligible individuals to remain registered.

• As proposed, the bill’s minimum impact will eliminate 6 months of time for updates due to the yearly June Primary and November General elections. • Many localities have additional special primary elections each year – a 90-day quiet period would further restrict a registrar from fulfilling their duty to maintain accurate voter rolls per federal requirement. • An additional 90-days would be eliminated during the years with a Presidential Primary o The National Change of Address (NCOA) updates are typically completed during January or February – the bill would prohibit this update in time for the Presidential Primary • This legislation severely restricts registrars’ responsibly to maintain accurate voter registration rolls, and increases costs for duplicate and unnecessary mailings, staff time, decreases election officers’ ability to run efficient precincts, adds to voter confusion when not notified of polling place locations. • Therefore I strongly oppose HB28.

Dear Members of the Virginia Legislative Committee, I am writing to express my opposition to HB 28, which mandates a regular periodic review of voter registration records. As a concerned citizen of Virginia with a deep interest in maintaining fair and accessible elections, I believe this bill introduces unnecessary barriers to voting and risks disenfranchising eligible voters. HB 28 requires the Department of Elections to conduct frequent reviews of voter rolls with the intent of removing individuals deemed ineligible. While the goal of ensuring accurate voter records is commendable, this legislation places an undue burden on local election officials by mandating reviews without providing adequate resources or clear guidelines for implementation. This could lead to inconsistent application across jurisdictions, resulting in confusion and potential errors in voter roll maintenance. Furthermore, the bill risks disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations, such as low-income individuals, the elderly, and those with limited access to documentation, who may struggle to verify their eligibility during these reviews. Such outcomes could undermine trust in our electoral system and suppress voter participation. As a Virginian who values the democratic process, I am particularly concerned about the impact of HB 28 on my community. Many of my neighbors and fellow citizens, including those who have recently moved or face economic challenges, may find themselves inadvertently removed from the rolls due to administrative oversights or inability to respond promptly to verification requests. I have witnessed firsthand how difficult it can be for some to navigate bureaucratic processes, and I fear this bill will exacerbate those challenges, effectively silencing voices that deserve to be heard on Election Day. Our state should prioritize policies that encourage participation, not create hurdles that could prevent law-abiding citizens from exercising their fundamental right to vote. I respectfully urge the committee to reconsider HB 28. While maintaining accurate voter records is important, this legislation risks disenfranchisement and places unnecessary strain on election officials without ensuring fair or equitable outcomes. Virginia deserves an electoral system that is both secure and accessible, and I believe HB 28 falls short of that standard. Thank you for considering my perspective and for your dedication to serving the Commonwealth. Sincerely, Deborah Wahlstrom

Fair Elections Center SUPPORTS HB 28 because it prevents last minute mistakes and administrative errors from harming the voting rights of eligible people to vote in Virginia elections. These rules currently exist in federal law and are applied to federal elections in Virginia. These same principles of protecting eligible voters from last minute mistakes also apply in state elections.

HB 28 The League of Women Voters of Virginia supports the bill and thanks Delegate Henson for introducing HB 28. The bill provides for a 90-day quiet period before Virginia elections, when the state cannot conduct systematic voter purges. It parallels the federal law requiring a 90-day quiet period leading up to federal elections. It also protects voters by extending the time for our registrars to cancel the registration of voters deemed to be ineligible to vote and by allowing voters 28 days to respond to a notice of cancellation, which is double the amount of time they now have. Considering the unreliability of mail delivery, that is an important improvement to Virginia’s voter registration rules. HB 78 The League supports HB 78. Past experience shows that the law needs to be clarified. Local Electoral Boards’ post-election duties are prescribed in the Code of Virginia and further detailed in the official handbook for general registrars and electoral boards. Once these tasks are accomplished, the responsibility of certifying an election is not discretionary. The bill codifies this clarification. HB 968 The League thanks Chair Price for carrying HB 968, which is simply a prophylactic measure to ensure that machine-readable ballots are cast on ballot scanning machines. Machine tallies are far more accurate than humans at counting ballots. Using ballot scanners whenever the ballots are printed for that purpose will provide election results quickly and accurately. HB 1213 The League opposes HB 1213. The voters who affirm their identities declare, under penalty of law, that they are who they say they are. Requiring voters to provide additional personal data on their Voter ID Confirmation Statement would needlessly turn legitimate voters away from the ballot box. Thank you.

I am strongly opposed to all changes in HB 28. This includes but is not limited to time restraint changes such as; increasing time limits on systematic removal of ineligible voters from voter registration and extending period of time registrars have to cancel registrations from 30-60 days

My husband and I are extremely concerned about proposed abortion bills and legislation. We have lived in this state for many years and never dreamed of these bills moving forward and are aghast at the thought of it. We are vehemently opposed to any such passage of abortion and whole heartedly in favor of preserving and protecting all life espeically of the most vulnerable unborn life that all science now admits. Please say "no" to such bills.

I am opposed to any all bill that make it easier to cheat in elections like these bills being presented. I am opposed to any and all bills that make same sex marriage acceptable. I am opposed to any and all bills that allow full term abortion and allow minors to have abortions with out the parents knowledge. I am opposed to any and all bills that would allow minors to undergo transgender surgery . I am opposed to any and all bills that will raise taxes while the politicians are trying to give themselves a 150% increase no that is not acceptable.

Oppose Democrats and Socialists forcing gerrymandering in Virginia. We know that the left is trying to get power. We know the illegal aliens are one source for getting democratic votes. What happened to following the Rule of Law in America and following it without causing chaos, lockdowns, destruction, propaganda, riots, censoring, spying, fraudulent schemes, mail in ballots, and other forms of corruption?

I oppose HB51. By having elections in November we are hearing from a larger number of Voters (as opposed to elections being held during other odd months of the year). Democracy and representation is better supported when more people are having their say in who represents them and their locality. Further, keeping elections in November saves our localities money. HB51 will be an expensive detriment to Voters and localities! It costs our locality $15,000 when we hold locality only elections separate and apart from the November elections

HB51 - added burden to registrars and expenses to towns and counties. With the required 45 day voting season this bill would expand annual days of voting greater than 90 with each additional election. Oppose. HB773 - opens the possibility of fraud when extending the number of days to count the ballots. Oppose. HB 1213 - adds uniformity to each district in collecting voter information for vetting. Support HB1321 - opens the possibility of voter fraud by increasing the number of days from 6 to 10. Oppose. HB968 - Hand ballot counting should always be an option as machine malfunction or are tampered with. Oppose. HB78 - creates an added burden for electoral board members making it more difficult to find volunteers. Oppose.

My husband and I are extremely concerned about proposed abortion bills and legislation. We have lived in this state for many years and never dreamed of these bills moving forward and are aghast at the thought of it. We are vehemently opposed to any such passage of abortion and whole heartedly in favor of preserving and protecting all life espeically of the most vulnerable unborn life that all science now admits. Please say "no" to such bills.

I am opposed to any all bill that make it easier to cheat in elections like these bills being presented. I am opposed to any and all bills that make same sex marriage acceptable. I am opposed to any and all bills that allow full term abortion and allow minors to have abortions with out the parents knowledge. I am opposed to any and all bills that would allow minors to undergo transgender surgery . I am opposed to any and all bills that will raise taxes while the politicians are trying to give themselves a 150% increase no that is not acceptable.

Strongly oppose this bill. The genesis of HB71 appears to be a single series of conflicts between the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and the Loudoun County Electoral Board in recent history. There was frustration expressed by the BOS with the Electoral Board's decision to not expand early voting to the extent of their liking. However, the BOS, as usual, did not consider the impacts of the extensive workload imposed by early voting that has strained volunteers in extreme ways in Loudoun County and around the state. After the Loudoun Board of Supervisors threw an irresponsible temper tantrum about this, complete with potentially illegal public attempts to intimidate the Electoral Board, over a dozen hard working volunteers swarmed a future electoral board meeting in Loudoun County to voice support for the electoral board's actions. Electoral boards are vested with the responsibility to establish early voting schedules for a reason. They are best equipped to make these decisions as they interface with the registrars and hard working volunteers who are the core of effective election operations in Virginia. This bill throws the baby out with the bathwater over a single incident. Strongly oppose.

Oppose Democrats and Socialists forcing gerrymandering in Virginia. We know that the left is trying to get power. We know the illegal aliens are one source for getting democratic votes. What happened to following the Rule of Law in America and following it without causing chaos, lockdowns, destruction, propaganda, riots, censoring, spying, fraudulent schemes, mail in ballots, and other forms of corruption?

My husband and I are extremely concerned about proposed abortion bills and legislation. We have lived in this state for many years and never dreamed of these bills moving forward and are aghast at the thought of it. We are vehemently opposed to any such passage of abortion and whole heartedly in favor of preserving and protecting all life espeically of the most vulnerable unborn life that all science now admits. Please say "no" to such bills.

I am opposed to the "national popular vote" affecting any electoral votes for this state.

I am opposed to any all bill that make it easier to cheat in elections like these bills being presented. I am opposed to any and all bills that make same sex marriage acceptable. I am opposed to any and all bills that allow full term abortion and allow minors to have abortions with out the parents knowledge. I am opposed to any and all bills that would allow minors to undergo transgender surgery . I am opposed to any and all bills that will raise taxes while the politicians are trying to give themselves a 150% increase no that is not acceptable.

As a Virginia voter, I support HB 78. This bill closes a key procedural gap by clarifying that election certification is a required duty once all statutory post-election steps are completed. By clearly defining responsibilities and ensuring continuity if a local board is unable to act, HB 78 strengthens public confidence in the orderly administration of our elections.

Oppose. This bill impacts election integrity by tying the hands of local electoral boards, intimidating them into certifying elections against their will. Electoral boards are in the loop for a reason. As was the case with HB71, this is another bill that has been introduced due to a single, rare incident where an electoral board member refused to certify for reasons that some felt were illegitimate. In that case, effective action was taken in a timely manner and no significant delay was experienced. This appears to be a pattern in 2026 - bills that are being filed over incidents that are rare outliers in our otherwise effectively run electoral operations. Please oppose this bill.

I support this Bill. It protects the continuity of administration and removes the potential for tension, disruption, and chaos. In the event some truly remarkable and unforeseen circumstance should occur where a Board (in part or in whole) is genuinely unable to submit certification to no fault of its own, this Bill still allows for the Va Dept of Elections to step in and ensure the uninterrupted reporting of results.

Oppose Democrats and Socialists forcing gerrymandering in Virginia. We know that the left is trying to get power. We know the illegal aliens are one source for getting democratic votes. What happened to following the Rule of Law in America and following it without causing chaos, lockdowns, destruction, propaganda, riots, censoring, spying, fraudulent schemes, mail in ballots, and other forms of corruption?

The bill sets up the local Electoral Board solely as a 'rubber stamp' entity. Oppose

I support HB78. I am a member of an electoral board. This bill will remove tension and chaos that individual members may try to subject the whole of a given board to. Thank you!

creates an added burden for electoral board members making it more difficult to find volunteers. Oppose.

As a former member of a County Electoral Board and Member of the State Board of Elections, I attest that it is the responsibility of every Electoral Board Member to review all of the election data for each election before voting to certify that election. If an Electoral Board Member is refused access to all of the data, that certification should be withheld. Specifically, if the Electoral Board Member is refused access to the Provisional Ballot Envelops and logs, the Electoral Board Member should not certify that election because important data has be unavailable. The Electoral Board Member can certify only that information which he or she has reviewed. Vote "NO" on this bill.

HB 28 The League of Women Voters of Virginia supports the bill and thanks Delegate Henson for introducing HB 28. The bill provides for a 90-day quiet period before Virginia elections, when the state cannot conduct systematic voter purges. It parallels the federal law requiring a 90-day quiet period leading up to federal elections. It also protects voters by extending the time for our registrars to cancel the registration of voters deemed to be ineligible to vote and by allowing voters 28 days to respond to a notice of cancellation, which is double the amount of time they now have. Considering the unreliability of mail delivery, that is an important improvement to Virginia’s voter registration rules. HB 78 The League supports HB 78. Past experience shows that the law needs to be clarified. Local Electoral Boards’ post-election duties are prescribed in the Code of Virginia and further detailed in the official handbook for general registrars and electoral boards. Once these tasks are accomplished, the responsibility of certifying an election is not discretionary. The bill codifies this clarification. HB 968 The League thanks Chair Price for carrying HB 968, which is simply a prophylactic measure to ensure that machine-readable ballots are cast on ballot scanning machines. Machine tallies are far more accurate than humans at counting ballots. Using ballot scanners whenever the ballots are printed for that purpose will provide election results quickly and accurately. HB 1213 The League opposes HB 1213. The voters who affirm their identities declare, under penalty of law, that they are who they say they are. Requiring voters to provide additional personal data on their Voter ID Confirmation Statement would needlessly turn legitimate voters away from the ballot box. Thank you.

My husband and I are extremely concerned about proposed abortion bills and legislation. We have lived in this state for many years and never dreamed of these bills moving forward and are aghast at the thought of it. We are vehemently opposed to any such passage of abortion and whole heartedly in favor of preserving and protecting all life espeically of the most vulnerable unborn life that all science now admits. Please say "no" to such bills.

I am opposed to any all bill that make it easier to cheat in elections like these bills being presented. I am opposed to any and all bills that make same sex marriage acceptable. I am opposed to any and all bills that allow full term abortion and allow minors to have abortions with out the parents knowledge. I am opposed to any and all bills that would allow minors to undergo transgender surgery . I am opposed to any and all bills that will raise taxes while the politicians are trying to give themselves a 150% increase no that is not acceptable.

The combined impact of HB 773, HB774 is to raise the operational costs for the Central Absentee Precinct which must be staffed to scan absentee ballots from two weeks before Election Day through six days after Election Day. The removal of ANY Friday deadline for receipt of absentee ballots after Election Day (HB773 and SB582) imposes uncertainty for the cut-off deadline for accepting absentee ballots and creates a potential conflict with the Monday noon cure deadline. For example, under HB773 and SB582, an absentee ballot with material omissions could be received on the Monday morning after the Election, and the Registrar would be obligated to “cure” it promptly by noon on the same day.

I support HB773. This Bill centers the rights (and ability to exercise those rights) of qualified voters. Together with adoption of HB1321 (extending primary canvas to 10 days), this Bill allows for elections offices to have adequate time to ensure that each otherwise qualified voter is able to cast a ballot and have that ballot count.

Vote NO on HB773. HB773 removes the specific deadline of Friday noon for receipt of absentee ballots (eliminating Friday entirely) and also removes the 3 day deadline for informing the voter on curing absentee ballots, replacing it with “promptly” and a final receipt deadline of the cured ballot envelope by noon Monday following the election. The changes are also in SB582. Other bills simply move the Friday deadline later to 5:00 pm from the current noon deadline, which at least is more specific. Replacing the "3 day" curing notification with "Monday" still puts the entire cure process way too late to be efficient . The removal of ANY Friday deadline for receipt of absentee ballots after Election Day (HB773 and SB582) imposes uncertainty for the cut-off deadline for accepting absentee ballots . RECOMMENDATIONS: The existing laws on all mail-in absentee ballots should be amended to accept only absentee ballots for special circumstances (medical, disability etc), with a receipt deadline on the Tuesday a week before Election Day, and a three-day deadline to let a voter know of any required cure.

Strongly Oppose the bill - it unnecessarily prolongs registrar's ability to complete their election duties in a timely manner. Voters have 48 days to cure their absentee ballot if needed.

opens the possibility of fraud when extending the number of days to count the ballots. Oppose.

HB51 - added burden to registrars and expenses to towns and counties. With the required 45 day voting season this bill would expand annual days of voting greater than 90 with each additional election. Oppose. HB773 - opens the possibility of fraud when extending the number of days to count the ballots. Oppose. HB 1213 - adds uniformity to each district in collecting voter information for vetting. Support HB1321 - opens the possibility of voter fraud by increasing the number of days from 6 to 10. Oppose. HB968 - Hand ballot counting should always be an option as machine malfunction or are tampered with. Oppose. HB78 - creates an added burden for electoral board members making it more difficult to find volunteers. Oppose.

Mistakes happen when completing forma. However, the voter must correct those mistakes which involve the material information on the security envelope containing the mailed back absentee ballot. The Registrar's Office must have adequate time to review the envelopes and contact the voter before the envelopes are sent to the Central Absentee Precinct to be counted. The vote must have adequate time to make the required corrections. Reducing the timely response by the Registrar and the Voter will be a disservice to both. Stopping the offer of CURE after Friday before the Election Day removes enough time to review and then notify the voter. Please vote "NO" on this bill.

I support HB773 (together with an amendment to 24.2-532 lengthening the June Primary Canvas period to 10 days from 6 in order to allow for practical and successful implementation of HB773) I support HB774 (together with an amendment to 24.2-532 lengthening the June Primary Canvas period to 10 days from 6 in order to allow for practical and successful implementation of HB774)

Please do not move HB773 forward. By extending this deadline, you open Virginia up to fraud and harm the integrity of our elections. Can you imagine the number of people who will submit false ballots if they see Virginia is not electing the person of their choice in order to change election results? We need to protect the integrity of our elections and the will of Virginians.

I am opposed to any all bill that make it easier to cheat in elections like these bills being presented. I am opposed to any and all bills that make same sex marriage acceptable. I am opposed to any and all bills that allow full term abortion and allow minors to have abortions with out the parents knowledge. I am opposed to any and all bills that would allow minors to undergo transgender surgery . I am opposed to any and all bills that will raise taxes while the politicians are trying to give themselves a 150% increase no that is not acceptable.

I support HB774. This Bill centers the rights (and ability to exercise those rights) of qualified voters. Together with adoption of HB1321 (extending primary canvas to 10 days), this Bill allows for elections offices to have adequate time to ensure that each otherwise qualified voter is able to register, cast a ballot, and have that ballot count. NOTE: Va Dept of Elections will need to adjust the canvas SDR Duplicate Report deadlines. NOTE: While the language itself is sufficient when speaking to ALL provisionals cast (and does not otherwise distinguish or treat any category of provisional ballots differently), it might helpful towards seamless implementation to make clear that all forms, reasons, and methods of provisional ballots are to be included in these proposed cure and extension provisions—specifically that HB774 includes Same Day Registration (SDR) provisional ballots along with all other categories of provisional ballots and provisional ballot forms.

Oppose. See my comments under HB773

Vote NO on HB774 HB774 keeps the specific deadline of Friday noon for receipt of absentee ballots, but it extends the 3 day deadline for curing the ballot envelope to Provisional ballots, like HB773 setting a final receipt deadline of the cured provisional ballot envelope by noon Monday following the election. Provisional ballots and ballot envelopes are completed at the polling place with the in-person assistance of an Election Officer and should not need the option of a “cure” because any material omissions will have been remedied at the polling place. Vote No on HB774

Oppose Democrats and Socialists forcing gerrymandering in Virginia. We know that the left is trying to get power. We know the illegal aliens are one source for getting democratic votes. What happened to following the Rule of Law in America and following it without causing chaos, lockdowns, destruction, propaganda, riots, censoring, spying, fraudulent schemes, mail in ballots, and other forms of corruption?

Oppose HB774 - why are some voters given additional time to cure their ballot while other voters don't even have to provide the very same information and can cast their vote.

There is no need to delay the completion of the material information on a Provisional Ballot. The Election Officer and the voter are tasked with reviewing the information BEFORE the Provisional Ballot is submitted. A voter who places a marked ballot into an optical scanner is not allowed to vote another ballot, so the person who marks a Provisional Ballot should not be allowed to re-do his Provisional ballot envelope. The certification of Provisional Ballots is time consuming without further delays. Vote "NO" on HB 774

I support HB773 (together with an amendment to 24.2-532 lengthening the June Primary Canvas period to 10 days from 6 in order to allow for practical and successful implementation of HB773) I support HB774 (together with an amendment to 24.2-532 lengthening the June Primary Canvas period to 10 days from 6 in order to allow for practical and successful implementation of HB774)

I am opposed to any all bill that make it easier to cheat in elections like these bills being presented. I am opposed to any and all bills that make same sex marriage acceptable. I am opposed to any and all bills that allow full term abortion and allow minors to have abortions with out the parents knowledge. I am opposed to any and all bills that would allow minors to undergo transgender surgery . I am opposed to any and all bills that will raise taxes while the politicians are trying to give themselves a 150% increase no that is not acceptable.

The proposed bill HB968 lacks justification, because the possible scenarios requiring hand counts are all already authorized by law. The amendment is written for polling places but the "as authorized by law" phrase could encompass additional situations requiring hand counts, which are already all addressed by existing law. For example: 1. Machine-readable ballots at a polling place could be non-scannable due to paper issues or machine issues, requiring them to be separately hand-counted. In addition, the high-speed optical scanners used at the Central Absentee Precincts for mail-in ballots can reject and fail to scan some ballots, requiring hand-counts for these “Did Not Scan” ballots. Both scenarios allow for hand counts, as stated in §24.2-642 (B) “Inoperative Equipment.” 2. Recounts can require hand counts, as specified in § 24.2-802.2. “General recount procedures.” 3. If an overseas Military or civilian voter uses the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot form (FWAB), the ballot might not be machine readable and must be hand-counted, as stated in § 24.2-461 “Federal write-in absentee ballot.” HB968 appears to state that that unlawful hand counts are, indeed, unlawful. If a barrage of spontaneous, unlawful polling place hand counts has flooded Virginia polling places, it has not been brought to the notice of the State Board of Elections, nor been covered in the media. The proposed amendment is not needed. Vote NO on HB968.

Oppose. This bill is a solution in search of a problem. It also has the potential of disrupting the exercise of judgment on the part of the State Board of Elections (SBE) in determining the most appropriate process for Risk Limiting Audits, depending on how one interprets the insidious verbiage of "...shall not count machine readable ballots by hand for any reason not specifically authorized for by law" . Those who have spoken in support of this bill needed to search the entire nation for a few outlier examples of incidents with hand counting. Personally, I was the chief election official in my home town for twenty years in New Hampshire. We hand counted every single election and had no such incidents. Hand counting also had the additional benefit of building confidence among election observers who could observe the process. Hand counting also has the benefit of allowing an election official to make a judgment on the intent of a voter, as required by law, when ovals are not completely filled out, or a voter expresses their intent in other ways, such as circling a preferred candidate instead of filling in an oval. These incidents are common and are missed during the scanning process.

The bill would permit workers to rewrite ballots that are not able to be read by the scan machine. This is extremely concerning for UOCAVA ballots that are not meant to be read by a scan machine. Strongly Oppose! As an Election Officer in the Central Absentee Precinct with years of hands-on experience - rewriting the UOCAVA and any other 'unreadable' ballot will take up a lot of additional time to process and report the results.

The bill would permit workers to rewrite ballots that are not able to be read by the scan machine. This is extremely concerning for UOCAVA ballots that are not meant to be read by a scan machine. Strongly Oppose! As an Election Officer in the Central Absentee Precinct with years of hands-on experience - rewriting the UOCAVA and any other 'unreadable' ballot will take up a lot of additional time to process and report the results.

HB51 - added burden to registrars and expenses to towns and counties. With the required 45 day voting season this bill would expand annual days of voting greater than 90 with each additional election. Oppose. HB773 - opens the possibility of fraud when extending the number of days to count the ballots. Oppose. HB 1213 - adds uniformity to each district in collecting voter information for vetting. Support HB1321 - opens the possibility of voter fraud by increasing the number of days from 6 to 10. Oppose. HB968 - Hand ballot counting should always be an option as machine malfunction or are tampered with. Oppose. HB78 - creates an added burden for electoral board members making it more difficult to find volunteers. Oppose.

For the vast majority of paper ballots the optical scanners are a viable method of tabulation. However, there are certain groups of ballots which could be hand-counted. In localities with only a few Provisional Ballots there is no need to certify a separate scanner for the small number of Provisional Ballots which could be hand-counted. The additional expense to the locality to have a separate scanner ready to count a small number of paper ballots is an unnecessary expense. The Electoral Board and Registrar should have the ability to make this choice for their locality. Vote "No" for HB.968

I was unable to sign on to speak for today's hearing. Due to the impassable sidewalks in route to the General Assembly, I am unable to be with you but will be watching remotely. I am Cindy Difranco with Principle Advantage representing Verified Voting. Verified Voting has authorized me to speak in support of HB 968 as it appears that this legislation would not impact manual examination of a ballot during a post election audit. We have previously stated, that Verified Voting does not support full hand counts at the onset. We would ask that ELECT confirm that as ballots sometimes are not readable by the machine due to how the ballot was marked, counting these limited instances would not be impacted by this bill.

HB 28 The League of Women Voters of Virginia supports the bill and thanks Delegate Henson for introducing HB 28. The bill provides for a 90-day quiet period before Virginia elections, when the state cannot conduct systematic voter purges. It parallels the federal law requiring a 90-day quiet period leading up to federal elections. It also protects voters by extending the time for our registrars to cancel the registration of voters deemed to be ineligible to vote and by allowing voters 28 days to respond to a notice of cancellation, which is double the amount of time they now have. Considering the unreliability of mail delivery, that is an important improvement to Virginia’s voter registration rules. HB 78 The League supports HB 78. Past experience shows that the law needs to be clarified. Local Electoral Boards’ post-election duties are prescribed in the Code of Virginia and further detailed in the official handbook for general registrars and electoral boards. Once these tasks are accomplished, the responsibility of certifying an election is not discretionary. The bill codifies this clarification. HB 968 The League thanks Chair Price for carrying HB 968, which is simply a prophylactic measure to ensure that machine-readable ballots are cast on ballot scanning machines. Machine tallies are far more accurate than humans at counting ballots. Using ballot scanners whenever the ballots are printed for that purpose will provide election results quickly and accurately. HB 1213 The League opposes HB 1213. The voters who affirm their identities declare, under penalty of law, that they are who they say they are. Requiring voters to provide additional personal data on their Voter ID Confirmation Statement would needlessly turn legitimate voters away from the ballot box. Thank you.

It is important that we have the ability to verify ballots by hand if necessary to verify election results. Machines break, have proven to be inaccurate, or can be questioned. Technology is great but never takes the place of real people. Virginians want to know that are election results are true and do not want to rely on machines only. Protect our elections!

I am opposed to any all bill that make it easier to cheat in elections like these bills being presented. I am opposed to any and all bills that make same sex marriage acceptable. I am opposed to any and all bills that allow full term abortion and allow minors to have abortions with out the parents knowledge. I am opposed to any and all bills that would allow minors to undergo transgender surgery . I am opposed to any and all bills that will raise taxes while the politicians are trying to give themselves a 150% increase no that is not acceptable.

Oppose Democrats and Socialists forcing gerrymandering in Virginia. We know that the left is trying to get power. We know the illegal aliens are one source for getting democratic votes. What happened to following the Rule of Law in America and following it without causing chaos, lockdowns, destruction, propaganda, riots, censoring, spying, fraudulent schemes, mail in ballots, and other forms of corruption?

I oppose HD1213. This is an effort to disenfranchise voters. These voters are already registered. They have already provided the additional info to our office at the time of registration. Their name is already in the pollbook.

I support this bill

HB51 - added burden to registrars and expenses to towns and counties. With the required 45 day voting season this bill would expand annual days of voting greater than 90 with each additional election. Oppose. HB773 - opens the possibility of fraud when extending the number of days to count the ballots. Oppose. HB 1213 - adds uniformity to each district in collecting voter information for vetting. Support HB1321 - opens the possibility of voter fraud by increasing the number of days from 6 to 10. Oppose. HB968 - Hand ballot counting should always be an option as machine malfunction or are tampered with. Oppose. HB78 - creates an added burden for electoral board members making it more difficult to find volunteers. Oppose.

This bill provides a means of accurate record keeping for those who fail to provide an valid ID when voting in-person. Since each person who votes must be given "voting credit" for voting in the election of record, it is vital that the correct voter be given credit only when he or she actually votes. Due to the similarity of many names, providing only the name and no other identifying information may and does result in the wrong name being given voter credit when using only the name supplied by the voter. This use of a single item, a name, by the Officer of Election may and does result in errors. Additional information should be used to assure the voter that the correct voter is credited with voting. When the wrong name is marked as having voted, the correct voter will be required to complete a Provisional ballot when attempting to vote. This Provisional Ballot may fail to be accepted by the Electoral Board resulting in the correct voter being unable to vote because of a mistake whether intentional or accidental by another person. Please vote for HB1213 to assure that all eligible voters have their votes counted.

HB 28 The League of Women Voters of Virginia supports the bill and thanks Delegate Henson for introducing HB 28. The bill provides for a 90-day quiet period before Virginia elections, when the state cannot conduct systematic voter purges. It parallels the federal law requiring a 90-day quiet period leading up to federal elections. It also protects voters by extending the time for our registrars to cancel the registration of voters deemed to be ineligible to vote and by allowing voters 28 days to respond to a notice of cancellation, which is double the amount of time they now have. Considering the unreliability of mail delivery, that is an important improvement to Virginia’s voter registration rules. HB 78 The League supports HB 78. Past experience shows that the law needs to be clarified. Local Electoral Boards’ post-election duties are prescribed in the Code of Virginia and further detailed in the official handbook for general registrars and electoral boards. Once these tasks are accomplished, the responsibility of certifying an election is not discretionary. The bill codifies this clarification. HB 968 The League thanks Chair Price for carrying HB 968, which is simply a prophylactic measure to ensure that machine-readable ballots are cast on ballot scanning machines. Machine tallies are far more accurate than humans at counting ballots. Using ballot scanners whenever the ballots are printed for that purpose will provide election results quickly and accurately. HB 1213 The League opposes HB 1213. The voters who affirm their identities declare, under penalty of law, that they are who they say they are. Requiring voters to provide additional personal data on their Voter ID Confirmation Statement would needlessly turn legitimate voters away from the ballot box. Thank you.

I am a precinct chief in Loudoun County. I wholeheartedly support this bill. This will decrease the potential for cheating to occur. THIS IS COMMON SENSE.

HB1213 is excellent. This bill should be signed. In lieu of physical identification, the ID confirmation statement should also require the voter's birth year and last 4 digits of their social security number.

Simply requiring a voter to document the last four digits of their SSN along with their birth date is VERY reasonable! Opposing such a thing would lead the public to wonder why.

Please support HB1213, the common-sense bill that will bring Virginia voter ID requirements up to the standards of so many other states. HB1213 requires affirmation statement in lieu of identification to require information that will affirm that the voter is who they claim to be. Over 80% of all voters support voter ID and HB1213 should receive bipartisan support. Retaining the document, as required by this bill, and requiring the final four digits of the voter's Social Security Number are minimum security standards for this document.

This bill strengthens Virginia's voter identification safeguards while preserving access to the ballot for those who lack acceptable photo ID or other required documentation. Under current Virginia law, voters without an acceptable form of identification may cast their ballot by signing an **ID Confirmation Statement** (also referred to as an affirmation statement in lieu of identification). This provision ensures that no eligible voter is turned away due to missing ID, balancing security with inclusivity. However, the existing affirmation process relies primarily on the voter's signature and a basic affirmation of identity, which provides limited additional verification. This bill builds on that framework by requiring voters who use the affirmation statement—whether voting **absentee in person** or **at the polls on election day**—to provide: - Their **full name**, - **Year of birth**, - And the **last four digits of their Social Security number** (if they have one). These modest additions enable election officials to more effectively cross-check the voter's identity against registration records, helping to confirm that the person signing the statement matches a registered voter in the precinct or jurisdiction. The last four digits of the SSN serve as a widely used, non-intrusive identifier in many verification contexts (similar to banking, employment, and government services) without requiring disclosure of the full number, thereby protecting privacy. The bill also mandates that the completed form—containing both the affirmation statement and this supplemental voter information—be **retained as part of the official election materials**. This creates a clear, auditable paper trail that can support post-election reviews, audits, or investigations if questions arise about a specific ballot. By closing this small gap in the current system, the legislation enhances overall election integrity and public confidence in Virginia's voting process. It deters potential misuse or impersonation without imposing new barriers that would disenfranchise legitimate voters, as those who already possess acceptable ID are unaffected. This targeted, common-sense improvement aligns with broader efforts to secure elections while upholding Virginia's tradition of accessible voting. Support for this bill promotes trustworthy, verifiable elections that every Virginian can have faith in.

Please require that all Virginia voters provide an official form of ID at the time of voting. This is needed to drive, get on airplanes, hotel, and many other things less important. To show an ID that proves who you are and citizenship status is vital for the integrity of our elections. Anything less leads the public to believe there is fraud in our elections. Don’t let that happen. I don’t believe anyone should verbally vouch for friends, voter registration should happen prior to the election, and only US citizens in good standing should be given the privilege. Protect our elections in Virginia!

I strongly support this bill. Birth Year and Last 4 digits of your SSN# should be required on the ID Confirmation Statement. It adds an extra layer of security. Every other election related document requires this information.

I am opposed to any all bill that make it easier to cheat in elections like these bills being presented. I am opposed to any and all bills that make same sex marriage acceptable. I am opposed to any and all bills that allow full term abortion and allow minors to have abortions with out the parents knowledge. I am opposed to any and all bills that would allow minors to undergo transgender surgery . I am opposed to any and all bills that will raise taxes while the politicians are trying to give themselves a 150% increase no that is not acceptable.

I support HB1321. This Bill addresses a conflict in the law where the existing enforcement mechanism effectively provides that the canvass period for primary elections is only 6 days (unlike the 10 day canvass period for general elections). This change will bring canvass uniformity across all elections. This change further supports and is necessary for the smooth adoption of HB773 and HB774 (if passed).

I support HB1321. This provides our office with the time we need to properly conduct primary elections. (And this compliments HB773 and HB774 allowing for their practical and successful implementation should those Bills pass)

opens the possibility of voter fraud by increasing the number of days from 6 to 10. Oppose.

HB51 - added burden to registrars and expenses to towns and counties. With the required 45 day voting season this bill would expand annual days of voting greater than 90 with each additional election. Oppose. HB773 - opens the possibility of fraud when extending the number of days to count the ballots. Oppose. HB 1213 - adds uniformity to each district in collecting voter information for vetting. Support HB1321 - opens the possibility of voter fraud by increasing the number of days from 6 to 10. Oppose. HB968 - Hand ballot counting should always be an option as machine malfunction or are tampered with. Oppose. HB78 - creates an added burden for electoral board members making it more difficult to find volunteers. Oppose.