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  2:19 pm
Commenter: Donald B Hammond

Changes to a voter registration form which would permit no citizen ID/ legal obligation
 

Before the last presidential election, I was in a "mall" where I was called over to a "voter registration booth' and invited to register to vote. I am a registered voter of many years duration at the same address, and could NOT register again legally in any manner. Before I could respond, a young woman (student?) commented loudly "Don't  register him, hes an old white guy and we all know who'll he will vote for..."  An older woman hushed her and smiling at me invited me to register!  I responded that I had already registered once and thought I might get into trouble if I did so again!  She initially said it would probably be OK, but then suggested "maybe it wouldn't be smart to do so". but she would take me if I wanted to!  I thanked her but declined!

While this all took place, I watched two gentlemen, who had no english , being carefullay guided through their respective Virginia Voter Registration forms without so much as a pause at the first question on citizenship.

Both appeared to be easily regietered and I doubt either had any clue as to the legal consequences of their actions.

ENFORCE THE PREMISE OF THE CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT IN A PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OR DO NOT BOTHER TO HAVE AN ELECTION AT ALL...........AUTOMATIC JAIL TIME FOR THOSE WHO VIOLATE!

I have seen one election stolen and do not want to see another!

Thank you!

Donald B Hammond  registered voter, citizen, and "Old White Guy Voter"

 

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