The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area believes that voting in any election should be as easy and as accessible as possible.  We believe that all eligible voters should be registered, and, if a Photo ID is required, that it should be easily obtainable.  Therefore, we think that a registered voter without a Photo ID should be able to obtain one from any Virginia Registrar’s Office during all the opening hours of that office. Requiring that a registered voter only use the “home” office may be an unnecessary burden when another jurisdiction’s office may be closer or more convenient. Give the registered voter a choice.

Registrars should be able to leave their offices and set up satellite locations in order to register voters and take photos.  They should also be permitted to assign staff and trained volunteers to assist them, thereby  making the process easier for the voter.

There needs to be a sensible and clear policy for those registered voters requiring a Photo ID close to the election.  This policy should be consistent throughout the state.

Thank you for the opportunity to make comments on this important policy.