Election officials would finish broad voter removal reviews before elections

The Department of Elections would have to finish broad programs to remove ineligible voters at least 90 days before a primary or general election. The programs may use evidence of ineligibility, including evidence that a voter lacks an eligible residence or is not a U.S. citizen. The rule covers programs that identify voters for possible removal through computer matching or another review of voters as a group, including certain third-party submissions. It does not prevent removals requested by voters or removals for a conviction, incapacity order, or death that occurred within 120 days of the election. Officials may still correct records if the correction does not remove a voter. The program must be complete no later than 90 days before the primary or general election.

The Department of Elections would have to run a regular voter address review at least once a year. The review covers voters whose addresses may have changed, including moves within Virginia and to another state. The Department would use address-change information from the Postal Service or other reliable sources. For a voter who appears to have moved outside the county or city, officials would send a notice and return card. If the card is not returned within 30 days, the voter would be placed on inactive status, even if the notice was not received. The review must be completed at least 90 days before a federal primary or federal general election.