Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Elections
 
Board
State Board of Elections
 
chapter
Voter Registration [1 VAC 20 ‑ 40]
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action 2015 Voter Registration Application Regulation and Form Update
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 8/3/2015
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8/1/15  11:22 am
Commenter: Janet Tysse

DO NOT CHANGE Voter Registration Information Form
 

Voting is a sacred right in this country and changing the registration procedure to make the ability to vote less stringent makes a mockery of this right.

I also strongly believe that all voters should be required to present a picture ID at their polling place to insure the right to vote isn't being abused.  When working at the polls in 2012, I saw and heard of many cases of voters coming in to multiple polling places with electric bills to prove residency.  It's a joke.  We need picture ID's to pick up tickets, to fly on an airplane, to verify a credit card, to drive.  Voting is too important a right to ease up on having the proper credentials.  I would vote in favor of providing assistance to those having the proper paperwork to obtain a picture ID in order to vote.  Do NOT make the registration procedure more lenient.  

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