Youngkin Issues Order to Bolster Election Security

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued Executive Order 35 to bolster election security ahead of the 2024 presidential election. The order includes measures such as stringent ballot security, thorough counting machine testing, and daily voter list maintenance to remove deceased individuals, those who have moved, and noncitizens. Youngkin emphasized that Virginia uses 100% paper ballots with a strict chain of custody and that counting machines are never connected to the internet. The executive order builds upon previous efforts, including removing nearly 80,000 deceased voters and over 6,000 noncitizens from the voter rolls. Critics argue that Youngkin's actions are politically motivated and suggest rejoining the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) for more effective voter list maintenance. Youngkin maintains that these measures are crucial for ensuring that every legal vote is accurately counted.