Virginia Gov. Spanberger signs bill to rejoin ERIC
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed legislation on April 13 requiring the state to rejoin the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), reversing a 2023 withdrawal under former Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Senate Bill 57 directs the state elections commissioner to reapply for ERIC membership.
Key Points
- Virginia rejoins ERIC, a multi-state voter registration database used to maintain accurate voter rolls and prevent duplicate registrations
- The move reverses Youngkin administration's 2023 decision to withdraw from the organization
- Spanberger administration prioritizes election administration improvements through voter registration accuracy