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New Virginia Election Laws (2026)Download a spreadsheet detailing changes to election laws and elections in Virginia as compiled by …2026/05/29
(Study) Effects of U.S. Automatic Voter RegistrationStudy by the California Civic Engagement Project (CCEP) of the University of Southern California lays …2026/01/31Download
McDougle vs. Nardo (VA Redistricting) Tazewell District Court Jan. 27, 2026A district court judge in Tazewell County issues injunction to a Special Election Virginia Democrats …2026/01/27Download
August 25, 2025 – August 27, 2025 VERIS Deployment at 6 pmAdvisory on VERIS fixes deployed Aug 27, 2025: corrects typos and reason codes in AB …2025/12/13Download
June 20, 2025 Confirmation Mailing – 2nd Mailing (2 of 2)ELECT advisory on 2025 confirmation mailing procedures for voter list maintenance; details handling returned mailers, …2025/12/13Download
June 20 2025 Confirmation Mailing 2nd Mailing 2 of 22025/12/12Download
2025 08 25 IS August 27, 2025 VERIS Deployment at 6 pm2025/12/12Download
2025 NVRA Voter CancellationVirginia Department of Elections advisory dated January 22, 2025, announces NVRA-mandated cancellation of voters inactive …, , 2025/12/12Download
Updated Complaint VA Redistricting2025/12/05Download
U.S. District Court Florida SAVE Settlement AgreementThis document addresses memorandum of agreement (MOU) regarding the SAVE citizenship verification system with DHS. …, 2025/12/05Download
Updated VA ELECT Advisory: Same Day Registration ProcessingSee Virginia Dept. of Elections latest advisory on processing Same Day Registration ballots and other …, 2025/11/06Download
VA 2025 House of Delegate Races by Ballot Type (unofficial)PDF chart shows latest tallies for 2025 Virginia House of Delegate races broken out by …, , 2025/11/06Download
VA Elections Advisory on Processing Same Day Registration (SDR) Applications and Provisional Ballots, 2025/11/06
VA Dept. of Elections, Annual List Maintenance Report (2025)The annual report from Virginia's Department of Elections describes votger-list maintenance activities regarding its Virginia …, , 2025/10/15Download
VA Dept. of Elections Annual List Maintenance Report (2024)This report details voter-list maintenance activities by Virginia's Department of Elections on its Voter and …, , 2025/10/15Download
Daily Absentee List (DAL) Data Dictionary (Dept. of Elections)This PDF document explains each heading in the early voting data in Virginia. What's in …, 2025/10/13Download
DOJ Letter to VA Dept. of Elections for Voter RollsDOJ Letter to VA Dept. of Elections for Voter Rolls, 2025/10/04Download
EPEC MVP Voter Data Analysis (16 How-To Slides)2025/09/24Download
Letter from EPEC to VA Elections Commissioner Susan BealsLetter to VA Dept. of Elections pointing out apparent errors on Virginia’s registered voter list …2025/08/29Download
Election Setup VerificationChecklist_Sept20242025/01/16Download
FOIA Fall 2024 Reminders_OfficialELECTAdvisory2025/01/16Download
FOIA Fall 2024 Reminders_OfficialELECTAdvisoryVirginiaFOIAStatute2025/01/16Download
Ballot Proofing Timeline and Instructions for the 2024 November_OfficialELECTAdvisory2025/01/16Download
Guidance Regarding Common FOIA Requests_July_07_2022_OfficialELECTAdvisory2025/01/16Download
Guidance Regarding Common FOIA Requests_July_07_20222025/01/16Download
Enhanced Ballot for UOCAVA_)8_12_2024_OfficialELECTAdvisory2025/01/16Download
Submission Process Certification of Annual_Aug_22_2024_OfficialELECTAdvisory2025/01/16Download
Certification of Annual Voting System_May_25_2024_OfficialELECTAdvisory2025/01/16Download
Submission ProcessCertification ofAnnualVotingSystemPlanReview_Sept_04_2024_OfficialELECTAdvisory2025/01/16Download
Public Participation in Logic and Accuracy Testing_Sept_01_2021_OfficialELECTAdvisory2025/01/16Download
To ensure consistent responses to requests for lists of officers of Elections_Dec_20_2021_OfficialELECTAdvisory2025/01/16Download
FormToCaptureEarlyVotingSatelliteLocationAndDropBoxUseInformation_2024_OfficialELECTAdvisory2025/01/16Download
EAC_LogicAccuracyTestingQuick Start Guides_May2022_OfficialELECTAdvisory2025/01/16Download
GREB_Handbook_Ch_4_Voting_Equipment_2024_FINAL_ELECT2025/01/16Download
Form_Statement of Voter_LastFourSSN_FullMonthDateYearOfBirth2025/01/16Download
LogicAccuracyTestingConfirmationSheet_Sept2024_VA_ELECT2025/01/16Download
Learning Management System (LMS)ForGRsEBs_Redactions_VAELECT2025/01/16Download
ELECT 633 Voting Systems L&A Testing Certification_Sept_2024_VAELECT2025/01/16Download
ELECT 633 EPB L&A Testing Certification_Survey_VA_ELECT2025/01/16Download
For Preparation Purposes Only Ballots Being Ordered Survey _Redacted_Sept_20242025/01/16Download
Absentee Compliance Survey_Sept_2024_VA_ELECT2025/01/16Download
FORM_Local use of a Ballot on Demand (BOD) System_Sept_2024_VA_ELECT2025/01/16Download
FOIA_Guidance_SUMMARY TABLE FREQUENTLY REQUESTED ITEMS_Dec_2021_VA_ELECT2025/01/16Download
Early Voting Satellite Locations Readiness Checklist Addendum_SecureConnectionRequirements_VA_ELECT2025/01/16Download
L&A surveys for both the Early_Absentee Voting machines_OfficialELECTAdvisory_Sept_2024_OfficialELECTAdvisory2025/01/16Download
MANDATORY SURVEY_Number of Ballots_Sept_23_2024_OfficialELECTAdvisory2025/01/16Download
November 2024 AB Compliance Survey Due Dates_PollbookReminders_OfficialVAAdvisory2025/01/16Download
November 2024 Early_Absentee Voting_LogicAccuracyTestingCertificationSurveys_Sept_2024_OfficialELECTAdvisory2025/01/16Download
Number of Ballots Ordered for the November 2024Elections_Sept_17_2024_OfficialELECTAdvisory2025/01/16Download
Awareness Campaign for Election Security for DesignatedStateAgencies_Sept_13_2024_OfficialELECTAdvisory2025/01/16Download
Submission ProcessCertification of Annual Voting System Security Plan ReviewDueDates_Sept_2024_OfficialELECTAdvisory2025/01/16Download
Logic & Accuracy Testing Requirements and Resources Reminder_Sept_2024_OfficialALECTAdvisory2025/01/16Download
Executive Order 35_Awareness Campaign for Election Security_Sept_13_2024_OfficialELECTAdvisory2025/01/16Download
Locality Use of Ballot on DemandPrinters_Sept_11_2024_OfficialELECTAdvisory2025/01/16Download
Newly_Qualified Presidential Candidate Cornell West Must Be Added to Nov_2024Ballots_Sept_2024_OfficialELECTAdvisory2025/01/16Download
November 2024 LogicAccuracyTestingCertAPComplianceSurveys_Sept_16_2024_OfficialELECTAdvisory2025/01/16Download
Drop Boxes_SatelliteLocationReadinessChecklist_Sept_09_2024_OfficialELECTAdvisory2025/01/16Download
[VA] Election Night, Post-Election Reporting and Central Absentee Precinct RulesOn Election Day and Night, localities should process and count as many of the absentee …, , 2025/01/13Download
SVRS: Product Snapshot (Feb 3, 2024) – Electoral Process Education Corporation Virginia Dept. of Elections’ new Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS) publishes monthly updates about project updates ahead of its 2025 rollout. This is the Feb, 2024 edition.Virginia Dept. of Elections' new Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS) publishes monthly updates about project …, 2024/11/14Download
U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling in DOJ vs. VAFourth District Court agrees with a Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles rules to allow noncitizens on …, , , , 2024/10/28Download
Motions for Preliminary Injunction Blocking Removal of Noncitizens from Voter Rolls, , , 2024/10/26
DOJ vs. Commonwealth of VABiden Administration's Dept. of Justice's lawsuit against Virginia to stop removal of noncitizens from voter …, 2024/10/23Download
VA Elections-Chief’sNotebook-Nov5-2024#post_excerptPublished by Fairfax County Elections Office in Virginia, the Chiefs Notebook guides Chiefs and Assistant …, , , 2024/10/18Download
Memorandum of Understanding: VA Dept. of Elections & DMV (Motor Voter)Types of data transfers between DMV and ELECT re: Registrations. This MOU will cover the …, , 2024/09/10Download
Judicial Watch v. Lamone (Full Voter List Files, Maryland)A federal court in 2020 ruled that Maryland must supply the full date of birth …, , 2024/08/29Download
VA Dept. of Elections: Processes for Voters Who May Have Moved / Voter ChallengesVirginia Dept. of Elections' official advisory of July 23, 2024 about 'increased requests from third …, , , , 2024/07/27Download
VA-DMV: Legal Presence Code DescriptionsVirginia Dept. of Motor Vehicles of "legal presence code descriptions.", , 2024/04/06Download
U.S. EAC: Voter List Maintenance Best Practices (2023)15-page document of Voter List Maintenance best practices from EAC.gov., 2024/04/06Download
VA-DMV Proof of Social Security Number (DLG-0301)Document requirements for submitting Social Security Number when applying for a first-time non-compliant or REAL …, , 2024/04/06Download
VA-DMV: How to Obtain a Driver’s License or ID CardDocuments requirements for proof of identity, proof of residency, proof of citizenship, proof of legal …, 2024/04/06Download
VA-DMV Learner’s Permit Requirements Virginia Dept. of Motor Vehicles Policy, via Freedom of Information Act Request: Driver’s License Guide Learner’s Permit/Driver’s License Requirements DLG-1.10 Original Date: 04/25/2010 Revision Date: 10/10/2023 DMV will issue learner’s permits and driver’s licenses to eligible applicants who meet all applicable requirements which include, but are not limited to, legal presence, identity, date of birth Electoral Process Education CorporationPolicy requirements to receive VA Learner's Permit/Driver's License.2024/04/06Download
VA-DMV Driver Privilege Card Issuance PolicyFor applicants who do not meet legal presence requirements.2024/04/06Download
VA-DMV-Driver Privilege Card Renewal (DLG-0813)Driver Privilege Card Renewal Policy that covers noncitizens.2024/04/06Download
Driver Licensing Guide, Dept. of Motor Vehicles, Virginia This document is from a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Virginia Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Document explains DMV documentation requirements and policy about issuing special driver licenses to non-citizens and what is required. Original Date: 01/01/2004 Revision Date: 09/21/2023 Legal presence means that a VA-DMV-Proof of Legal Presence (DLG-0701) DMV documentation requirements for non-citizens to receive special duration driver privilege cards. Electoral Process Education CorporationVA Election Statutes DMV documentation requirements for non-citizens to receive special duration driver privilege cards., , , 2024/04/06Download
VA Dept of Elections-Annual List Maintenance ReportReport sent to the Privileges and Election Committees of the Virginia General Assembly (2024)., , , 2024/02/27Download
VA-Department of Elections — 2023 Changes (Commissioner Report)Slides from presentation by Dept. of Elections Commissioner Susan Beals to Virginia Assembly, House Committee, …2024/01/20Download
Dept. of Election Guidance: Inspection of Statement of ResultsOfficial ELECT advisory confirming public's ability to copy the Statement of Results (SOR) of a …, , 2023/11/16Download
FOIA: How Virginia Dept. of Elections Adds Voter RegistrationsIncludes: Step-by-Step VERIS Voter Registration Instructions (with redactions)., 2023/10/23Download
FOIA Files: Voter Registration Sharing Agreements – Electoral Process Education Corporation Voter Registration sharing agreements, VirginiaSigned contracts between Virginia Dept. of Elections, and regional states, to work together on voter …, , 2023/10/12
Document Library: Voter IDPer Virginia Statute (revised Aug. 23, 2023): All voters casting a ballot in-person will be …, , , 2023/10/10Download
Excerpts from the Code of Virginia: Who May Obtain Voter ListsVA Statute excerpt on persons who may obtain lists of registered voters, , , 2023/09/22Download
General Registrar Director of Elections HandbookThe GREB handbook is a guide to all aspects of Virginia's Elections, from the Dept. …, 2023/02/27
Absentee Voting Handbook (Ch. 7)Chapter on Absentee Voting, VA Dept. of Elections Handbook, July 2022, , 2023/02/25Download
Poster – Become an Officer of Election (English)Poster about How to Become an Election Officer., 2023/02/22Download
Same Day Registration Basics2023/02/22Download
Officer of Election Early Voting BOD Oath (1)Early voting ballot on demand oath form for election officers., , 2023/02/22Download
Dept. of Elections: Ballots Ordered for 2022 General and Special ElectionsFreedom of Information Act (FOIA), 2023/02/22Download
VERIS System Issues – ELECT Advisory Archive ConfluenceMemo on training programs for Electoral Board members, pursuant to Virginia statute., , 2023/02/22Download
Legislative Audit Bureau of Wisconsin Report on 2020 ElectionReport describes irregularities in complying with witness signature verification amid a massive increase in absentee …2021/10/30Download