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Registrar says election materials secured under Virginia law, urges new e-poll books and security cameras
Summary
General Registrar Virginia Booth reported that election materials have been retrieved and stored "in accordance with VA. Code," asked party chairs to update officers lists by Jan. 17, and recommended the county pursue new electronic poll books and add cameras at the front door and in the early voting room.
Virginia Booth, Charlotte County general registrar, told the Electoral Board on Jan. 9 that election materials have been retrieved from the clerk’s office and are being stored "in accordance with VA. Code." She also told the board party chairs have been notified to update their lists of potential officers of election by Jan. 17.
Booth recommended the board pursue the option of obtaining new electronic poll books and to upgrade security cameras, specifically adding a camera at the front door and one in the early voting room. Those recommendations were presented as administrative steps to strengthen chain-of-custody and site security ahead of 2025 elections.
Booth’s packet also included a budget synopsis and election data from the Nov. 2024 general election. The board noted timing for upcoming elections: a primary anticipated on June 17, 2025, and the November general election, which the registrar said will include multiple local contests such as a special election, Commonwealth’s Attorney, Board of Supervisors seats (Phenix; Wylliesburg/Red Oak/Keysville), Keysville Town Council and several school-board seats.
No public comments were recorded at the meeting. Board members discussed reviewing officers-of-election performance on election day as part of training and post-election improvement activities. The board will meet next on Feb. 13, 2025.
