Virginia Throws Out Voting Machines - Yep, We're Going Back to Paper!

Virginia’s Election Changes: A Return to Paper Ballots

Well, folks, it looks like Virginia is making headlines again, and this time it ain’t about those catchy bluegrass tunes! Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued Executive Order 35, swapping out fancy machines for good old paper ballots in the 2024 presidential election. You heard it right – we’re taking a leaf out of the old school playbook!

Youngkin stated, “The Virginia model for Election Security works. This isn’t a Democrat or Republican issue, it’s an American and Virginian issue. 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.”

The most interesting part? Say goodbye to those electronic voting machines and hello to traceable paper ballots. It’s like going from Netflix to VHS, but hey, a concrete record of votes sounds pretty smart!

Key Changes in Virginia’s Election Process

Change	Description
Voting Method	100% paper ballots
Ballot Counting	Offline counting machines, tested before each election
Voter Verification	DMV data used to verify voter identities
Ballot Distribution	No mass mailing of ballots
Drop Box Monitoring	24/7 surveillance
Voter Roll Maintenance	Daily updates to remove ineligible voters

Not stopping there, the security protocol also ropes in DMV data to verify voter identities and involves offline counting machines. Youngkin says, “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.”

And in a move that’ll make your grandma proud, Virginia will be updating voter rolls daily. If your name’s not legal, legitimate, or living, it’s going off the list! Former President Donald Trump is pretty pleased too.

Trump’s Reaction to Virginia’s Election Changes

Trump took to Truth Social to share his thoughts:

“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 even added, “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!!!”

Election Security: A Hot Topic

Election security is a hot-button issue this November, with both parties pointing fingers faster than a cowboy at a quickdraw contest.

So grab your popcorn, folks. Virginia is returning to simpler times, ensuring our votes get counted the right way. With paper ballots, no stone gets left unturned — just like that ol’ reliable pencil we all loved in school.