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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8/2/15  10:50 pm
Commenter: Karen W.

Voter Registration
 

Every one who fills out a voter registration form should be asked if they are a citizen of the United States.  There is no excuse for not asking every question in writing to makes sure a person is qualified to vote in Virginia and federal elections.  Not to do so encourages fraud and may inadvertantly cause non-citizens to commit a crime.

When filling out the registration form, one should also have to provide proof of citizenship, proof of home address, and photo ID 30 days ahead of the election.  There should be no mail-in form unless one is serving in the U.S. military. With the privilege of voting comes with responsibility.  People who are not responsible to fill out a registration form ahead of the election are probably not responsible or knowledgeable enough to vote. 

TRUE THE VOTE PLEASE.

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