Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Elections
 
Board
State Board of Elections
 
chapter
Election Administration [1 VAC 20 ‑ 60]
 
Guidance Documents
 
Chapter Information
Description Regulations concerning conduct of elections implementing Chapter 6 of Title 24.2 and applicable federal laws.
State Authority Va. Code Section 24.2-103.
Federal Authority 42 USC Chapter 20.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation Public participation in development of exempt regulations.
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Brooks Braun  / Policy Analyst
Address: 1100 Bank St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: brooks.braun@elections.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)864-8924    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Material omissions from officer removal petitions and petition signature qualifications Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/28/2023.
Amending 1VAC20-60-80 Request for risk-limiting audit for a contested race within a jurisdiction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/31/2023.
Request for a risk-limiting audit for a contested race within a jurisdiction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/06/2022.
Mandatory Logic and Accuracy Testing for Electronic Pollbooks
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/26/2020.
Secure Process for Overfull Optical Scan Machines at the General Registrar's Office
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/26/2020.
2013 Periodic Review Chapter 60 Election Administration
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/04/2016.
Incorporate statutory requirements into regulation on when a ballot is cast
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/13/2013.
Incorporate statutory requirements into petitions regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/12/2013.
Provisional Votes - Contacting Voters
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/29/2012.
Referendum Petitions 2012
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/31/2012.
When Absentee Ballot is Cast and Voted.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/22/2012.
Election Administration Restated
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/05/2011.
Material Omissions on Referendum Petitions
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/28/2011.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Polling Place Accessiblity Assessments
Proposed Stage withdrawn on 10/20/2023 after the comment period had ended.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
10/16/2025 Filed Pending
5/18/2021 Filed Pending
4/3/2015 Filed Pending
5/15/2013 Agency Completed Amend