Virginia Executive Order codifies election security in the Commonwealth

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 35 on Wednesday, which codifies the election security procedures, including stringent ballot security, complete and thorough counting machine testing, and voter list maintenance. The order codifies improvements to election security made during Youngkin’s administration by directing the Commissioner of the Department of Elections to certify in writing annually that these improvements are in place. The new order also outlines the procedures in place for non-citizens who attempt to violate the law and register to vote and includes referral to the local Commonwealth’s attorney and the Office of Attorney General.