Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia is a nonpartisan statewide advocacy organization that is committed to modernizing and reducing barriers to voter registration and participation in elections. We believe the right to fully participate in democracy is fundamental to the citizens of Virginia. Voters must have confidence that that their votes are secure, accurate, and counted. 

Virginia is the only state still using WinVote machines because other states have recognized that, as technology has advanced,these machines are no longer secure and are prone to breaking down. The WinVote machines are outdated, many at least ten years old. Some localities have already begun replacing the machines because they have become less secure as technology has advanced and the likelihood of breakdowns. While we recognize that decommissioning the WinVote machines may have fiscal implications for localities, protecting confidence in our elections and ease of voter participation is worth the cost.

Virginia should follow the lead of every other state and decommission these machines. Virginians nust have full confidence that their vote is secure and counted.