Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has mandated that all votes in the upcoming 2024 presidential election must be cast using paper ballots.
On Wednesday, Youngkin signed Executive Order 35, which formalizes the election security measures he has put in place during his tenure, ensuring they will be applied in all future elections.
“The Virginia model for Election Security works. This isn’t a Democrat or Republican issue, it’s an American and Virginian issue,” Youngkin declared. “Every legal vote deserves to be counted without being watered down by illegal votes or inaccurate machines. In Virginia, we don’t play games and our model for election security is working.”
A key element of these security measures is the requirement that only paper ballots be used, accompanied by a traceable chain of custody. This approach provides a more tangible record of votes than the electronic voting machines commonly used elsewhere.
Governor Youngkin, a Republican, emphasized that his priority remains Virginia’s veterans, dismissing rumors that he might be considered as a vice-presidential candidate by former President Donald Trump’s campaign.
Other components of Virginia’s voting security strategy include the utilization of DMV data to confirm voter identities, the use of offline counting machines, and additional protocols.
“We use 100% paper ballots with a strict chain of custody. We use counting machines, not voting machines, that are tested prior to every election and never connected to the internet. We do not mass mail ballots. We monitor our drop boxes 24/7,” Youngkin stated.
He further explained, “We verify the legal presence and identity of voters using DMV data and other trusted data sources to update our voter rolls daily, not only adding new voters, but scrubbing the lists to remove those that should not be on it, like the deceased, individuals that have moved, and non-citizens that have accidentally or maliciously attempted to register.”
Former President Trump expressed his approval of Youngkin’s measures, praising them on his social media platform, Truth Social, and noting that Virginia is “taking a strong lead in securing the election in November.”
“The beautiful Commonwealth of Virginia, superbly led by Governor Glenn Youngkin, IS TAKING A STRONG LEAD IN SECURING THE ELECTION IN NOVEMBER — PROTECTING EVERY LEGAL VOTE AND KEEPING ILLEGAL ALIENS THAT HAVE BEEN LET INTO OUR COUNTRY FROM VOTING. All votes will be on paper ballots and counted safely and fairly, not by machines connected to the internet — A big security risk.”
He continued, “We must work hard to make sure the Election is FAIR and SECURE!!! EVERY STATE SHOULD FOLLOW VIRGINIA’S LEAD. We need volunteers to watch the polls – So important. The Election on November 5th will be the MOST IMPORTANT ELECTION IN OUR COUNTRY’S HISTORY. Thank you Glenn, GREAT JOB!!!”
As the presidential election approaches this November, election security remains a top priority for both major political parties.
In recent elections, both Republicans and Democrats have raised concerns about potential illegal manipulation of voter outcomes.
{Matzav.com}