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Gov. Youngkin issues executive order for ballot security [Video]

Whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, or somewhere in between, the goal is the same: make sure every legal vote counts.

VIRGINIA, USA — Virginia is doubling down on election security with a new directive from Governor Glenn Youngkin. The recently issued Executive Order 35 is designed to make sure every legal vote in the Commonwealth is counted accurately and securely—no exceptions. 

Here’s what this means for Virginia voters:

Ever wondered what happens to your ballot after you drop it in the box? Well, the Commonwealth uses 100% paper ballots, ensuring that there’s always a physical record of your vote. Officials say these ballots are carefully tracked through a chain of custody, meaning they’re closely monitored every step of the way—no room for funny business.

And what about those machines you see at the polling place? They’re not voting machines; they’re counting machines. The difference? These machines don’t do the voting for you, they just tally up the …

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