Virginia
State Official Questions Delay of 100,000 Voter Registrations in Virginia
An elected state official has questioned why Virginia’s Division of Elections hasn’t been extra forthcoming about the reason for delays in processing round 100,000 voter registrations forward of the midterms.
Sen. Lionell Spruill, a Virginia Democrat representing District 5 in a key state elections oversight position, publicly wrote to elections commissioner Susan Beals on Thursday demanding an evidence.
This comes after Beals blamed “intermittent community points” for the difficulty. Beals mentioned in a press release that round 107,000 voter registrations have been despatched to native registrars for processing “to make sure voters could be appropriately registered to vote.”
“The problem is now resolved and all impacted registrations have been recognized,” she mentioned.
“No voter registration information was misplaced, however the concern will trigger a rise in processing voter registration purposes on the native stage,” she added.
In his letter, Spruill mentioned he was upset to be taught in regards to the concern in a newspaper.
“Sooner or later, when difficulties like these come up, the chairpersons of the Senate and Home privileges and elections committees ought to obtain notification in order that we’re totally knowledgeable as a part of our duty to supervise the operations of your division,” Spruill wrote.
Additional, Spruill mentioned he’s “very involved that the division has not been forthcoming to the general public” on the small print of the community points inflicting the backlog.
Virginia Elections
Virginia’s elections have at occasions been very shut, Spruill mentioned, citing a 2018 Home of Delegates election that was decided by a tie-breaking drawing of names from a bowl.
Spruill emphasised the necessity for secure and dependable elections in Virginia and mentioned it’s “necessary that we’re as clear as attainable with the general public concerning these sorts of important authorities features to make sure continued integrity.”
“It’s completely important that each one who desires to vote is ready to solid their vote,” Spruill mentioned.
State Sen. Scott Surovell (D-District 36) shared Spruill’s letter on social media, noting that it went some methods to bringing transparency round what he mentioned is a “failure to get 107,000 voter registration purposes processed.”
“We’d like some solutions,” he added.
The delay in processing voter registrations comes as a county in northern Virginia stopped utilizing election software program by Konnech Corp. after the corporate’s government was arrested.
This 12 months, Virginia will permit same-day voter registration on the Nov. 8 midterm election day. Virginia began early in-person voting on Sept. 23.
The Epoch Instances has emailed Virginia’s Division of Elections for remark.
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – The Virginia State Police honored its fallen heroes at an exceptional memorial service on Wednesday.
A tolling of the bell, portraits and tributes marked the anniversaries of 13 state troopers who died in the line of duty.
67 state troopers who made the ultimate sacrifice were remembered as each name was called out.
Governor Glenn Youngkin gave the keynote address and used Bible scripture to describe the selflessness of Virginia’s service men and women.
“Today, we honor them. Today, we stand with their families,” Youngkin said. “These were lives that were lived with great purpose and character.”
Families of those killed stood as their loved ones’ names were called, including an entire row of family for fallen trooper Nathan-Michael W. Smith.
Trooper Smith was 27 years old when he was killed in a car accident while on duty ten years ago. His widow, Jennifer, and two children were in attendance for the memorial service.
“They were actually one and five when the incident happened, and so, you know, we do live through these memories and these ceremonies because their memories are starting to fade as they’re getting older,” Jennifer Smith said.
“He was the brightest guy I knew. He was adventurous. He taught me music, which I love to this day,” Nathan-Michael William Smith II, 15, said, remembering his father. “As a kid, you know, it’s hard losing a dad, but at the end of the day, you try to push through.”
“I’m just grateful that they get to experience this. They get to, you know, brag on their dad and make their heart smile because they do miss those moments where other children get to spend time with their dads and do different events, so this is like their moment to get to shine on their dad,” Jennifer added.
The Powhatan High School “One Voice” Concert Choir sang the national anthem.
And the Virginia State Police Honor Guard presented a memorial wreath.
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VIRGINIA STATE POLICE TO HONOR ITS FALLEN DURING 2025 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' MEMORIAL SERVICE – RealRadio804
RICHMOND – The men and women of the Virginia State Police and their families will gather in Richmond on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, to honor all public safety professionals who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to the safety of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Governor Glenn Youngkin will be the ceremony’s keynote speaker.
Wednesday’s service will recognize all 67 of the Department’s law enforcement professionals who have died in the line of duty, to include a special tribute to the following sworn members in which 2025 marks a significant milestone:
Inspector Thomas A. Belt, 95 Years Trooper Donald E. Lovelace, 55 Years
Trooper William R. Thompson, 90 Years Investigator Claude E. Seymour, 50 Years
Trooper George F. Miller, 80 Years Trooper Leo Whitt, 40 Years
Trooper William T. Flippen Jr., 80 Years Trooper Henry N. Harmon, 30 Years
Trooper Joseph B. Thomas, 75 Years Trooper Mark D. Barrett, 15 Years
Trooper Robert E. Porter, 75 Years Trooper Nathan-Michael W. Smith, 10 Years
Trooper Jackie M. Bussard, 55 Years
Each tribute includes a single bell toll and an Honor Guard salute. Additional information on those being honored is available at https://vsp.virginia.gov/about-us/woodson-gallery.
Virginia State Police 2025 Police Officers’ Memorial Service – Media are Invited to Attend
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Virginia State Police Gymnasium, 7700 Midlothian Turnpike, North Chesterfield, Va.
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