Agency
Department of Elections
Board
State Board of Elections
chapter
Absentee Voting [1 VAC 20 ‑ 70]
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action:
Alternative processing procedures for absentee ballots returned before election day.
Action 7098
 
[Withdrawn 10/6/2026]
General Information
Action Summary This regulatory action updates the process for timely and successful processing of all absentee ballots, while easing the burdens associated with conducting multiple pre-processing meetings the week before the election.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act. The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation: 2.2-4002(B)(8)
RIS Project Yes  [8799]
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
11288 Proposed Stage withdrawn on 10/05/2026 before Attorney General's office completed its review.
11342 Final Stage withdrawn on 10/05/2026 prior to publication in The Virginia Register.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Nathan William Joyner  / Agency Regulatory Coordinator
Address: Washington Building
1100 Bank Street, First Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: Nathan.Joyner@elections.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)864-8933    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-