With Early Voting Days Away, Youngkin Issues Election Security Executive Order for Virginia

Gov. Youngkin signs order to strengthen Virginia’s election security

The order directs state agencies to update safeguards that protect voter data, voting machines, and election systems from cyber threats.

With early voting days away, Youngkin issues election security executive order for Virginia

Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued a new executive order Friday to strengthen voter roll maintenance and election security, just one week before November early voting.

Governor Youngkin directs state coordination with DHS to 'enhance security' of Virginia's elections

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Ahead of the 2025 Virginia gubernatorial election, Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order on Friday directing the Virginia Department of Elections to coordinate with federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to "ensure the accuracy of Virginia voter rolls." The executive order was issued on Friday, Sept. 12, and reportedly implements steps to ensure the accuracy of voter rolls …

Gov. Youngkin issues executive order aimed at enhancing Virginia election security

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order on Friday designed to further enhance the security of the Commonwealth’s elections.

Gov. Youngkin's new executive order looks to tighten Virginia's election security

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has issued an executive order to bolster the security of Virginia's electoral process.