The Left is doing everything they can to push their agenda on America. But people are fighting back.
And now, a Republican Governor has dealt a massive blow to the Left’s Radical Agenda.
This week, Governor Glenn Youngkin of Virginia made a decisive move to bolster the state’s election security, removing more than 6,300 non-citizens from the voter rolls. This action is part of a broader effort led by Youngkin to ensure the integrity of Virginia’s elections—a move that has sparked both praise and controversy.
On Wednesday, Youngkin signed an executive order directing the Virginia Department of Elections to remove non-citizens who may have either intentionally or inadvertently registered to vote.
This effort didn’t stop there; the state also identified and removed 79,867 deceased voters from the rolls and flagged voters who had moved out of state.
Youngkin’s message was clear: Virginia is taking election security seriously, and every legal vote must be counted without being diluted by illegal or ineligible votes.
Youngkin’s approach to election security is being framed as a bipartisan issue—one that transcends party lines and focuses on the fundamental principle of American democracy: fair and accurate elections.
“The Virginia model for Election Security works. This isn’t a Democrat or Republican issue, it’s an American and Virginian issue,” Youngkin stated, emphasizing that the integrity of elections should be a concern for all citizens, regardless of political affiliation.
However, the issue is far from nonpartisan. Critics argue that these measures may disproportionately affect minority communities and could be part of a larger strategy to suppress voter turnout among groups more likely to vote Democrat.
Proponents, on the other hand, see these actions as necessary steps to protect the sanctity of the ballot box in an era where trust in the electoral process has been eroded.
The removal of non-citizens from the voter rolls was accomplished by cross-referencing data from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) with information from the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration.
This effort was part of a comprehensive data-sharing agreement that Virginia entered into with seven states, allowing for a broader sweep of voter rolls and ensuring that only eligible voters are registered.
Interestingly, Virginia is one of only three states that require those registering to vote to provide their full nine-digit Social Security number, a measure that undoubtedly facilitated this extensive review. This requirement is something that other states might struggle to replicate, given varying voter registration laws and the pushback against what some see as overly intrusive requirements.
Youngkin’s election security measures come on the heels of significant changes to Virginia’s voting procedures, implemented by a Democrat-controlled legislature. These changes included extended early voting periods and expanded mail-in voting, measures that Republicans have criticized as opening the door to potential voter fraud.
Youngkin, while acknowledging the reality of these voting methods, has insisted on increased security measures, including 24/7 monitoring of drop boxes and stricter controls on absentee ballots.
For example, under the new executive order, absentee ballots in Virginia can only be counted if the last four digits of a voter’s Social Security number and their year of birth match the voter’s record in the statewide voter registration system.
Additionally, absentee ballots can only be mailed out upon a voter’s request—a move aimed at curbing unsolicited mail-in ballots, which some Republicans argue are prone to abuse.
The implications of these actions extend beyond Virginia. With election security a hot-button issue across the country, other states may look to Virginia’s model as a blueprint for their own efforts to secure the vote. However, the success of such measures will likely depend on the political landscape of each state and the specific legal frameworks in place.
The use of paper ballots, as mandated by Youngkin’s executive order, is another significant aspect of Virginia’s election security plan.
The shift away from electronic voting systems provides a tangible, verifiable record of votes cast, addressing concerns about potential vulnerabilities in electronic voting machines.
The order also gives Virginia’s Attorney General full authority to enforce election laws, a provision that could lead to increased legal action against individuals or organizations deemed to be in violation of election regulations.
Governor Youngkin’s actions in Virginia reflect a growing trend among Republican-led states to tighten election security in response to concerns about voter fraud and election integrity.
Many Americans argue that these actions are necessary to restore confidence in the electoral process, particularly in a time when distrust in government institutions is at an all-time high.
Secure elections are the cornerstone of democracy and ensuring only eligible voters participate is a non-negotiable part of that security.
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