Who We Are
Established in 2021, Virginia Fair Elections (VFE) is a dynamic coalition dedicated to securing free and fair elections across Virginia. Our mission is clear: ensure the integrity and trustworthiness of every election at every level. At VFE, we empower citizens to educate themselves about election procedures and actively participate within the legal framework. As a part of the national Election Integrity Network, VFE’s local task forces operate in numerous counties, fostering a grassroots approach to election integrity.
Our Approach and Activities
VFE adopts a strategic approach encapsulated in our motto: “Be Right. Be Polite. Be Persistent.” We also focus on in-depth knowledge of election law, which serves as the foundation for all our activities, including training poll workers and observers, fostering voter list verification efforts, and hosting educational workshops on election law and procedures. Our coalition believes in a collaborative approach, building bridges with election administrators and elected officials to enhance the effectiveness of our efforts. Regular interaction through platforms like Zoom allows our members to coordinate, share information, and consult with experts, ensuring a united and informed front.
Our Successes and Structure
Our successes stem not only from our core philosophy of respect, but also in our firm structure. As a member of the national Election Integrity Network, we leverage resources from national working groups focused on issues like vulnerable voters, vote by mail, and voting technology as well as other EIN resources. At the state level, we maintain strong coordination through working groups that run parallel to the national working groups (when possible, based on volunteer capacity) and by weekly coalition meetings that meet via Zoom. Locally, we encourage the formation of task forces, groups which engage directly with their registrars and electoral boards. Since our inception, VFE has successfully established numerous local task forces, provided a platform for volunteers to grow to become ideal candidates for local electoral board appointments, and trained over 10,000 poll watchers, significantly contributing to our year-round efforts to ensure that in Virginia’s elections it is easy to vote and hard to cheat.
State and National Partners
Virginia Fair Elections (VFE) collaborates with a diverse array of state and national partners who share our commitment to securing free and fair elections. These partnerships amplify our efforts and extend our reach, ensuring a robust and unified approach to election integrity across various communities and regions. Are esteemed partners are listed below:
- Act for America
- Alliance Defending Freedom
- Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) and AMAC Action
- Conservative Partnership Institute
- Election Integrity Network
- Election Transparency Initiative
- Electoral Process Education Corporation
- Heritage Action
- Honest Elections Project
- Middle Resolution PAC
- Middle Resolution Policy Foundation of Virginia
- Potomac Tea Party
- Public Interest Legal Foundation
- Standing for Freedom Center
- Tea Party Patriots
- Thomas Moore Society
- Tuesday Morning Group
- Virginia Institute Action
- Virginia Institute for Public Policy
- Virginia Tea Party
- Virginia Voters Alliance
Potential Policy Recommendations
VFE believes in a suite of policies to enhance the security and integrity of elections at the state level. These policies would address various aspects of the election process, ensuring that every vote is properly counted and protected. They are as follows:
- Allow election observers complete access to the election process.
- Audit voter registration lists.
- Discontinue same-day and automatic voter registration.
- Limit absentee ballots.
- Prevent vote trafficking (ballot harvesting).
- Reject private funding of official election agencies and operations.
- Require voter ID.
- Secure paper ballots (watermark ballots).
- Verify citizenship of voters.
Why Join VFE?
Joining VFE means becoming part of a community that values election integrity and is willing to take active steps to maintain it. Whether it’s by becoming a poll worker, representing a political party as an observer, or simply learning more about Virginia’s election laws through our beginner and advanced classes, there’s a role for everyone. Our emphasis on knowing the law, coupled with consistent statewide collaboration and respect for local election officials, significantly boosts our collective impact.
If you share our commitment to free and fair elections and feel inspired to contribute, we invite you to become a member of our coalition or attend one of our upcoming election integrity workshops. Your support is crucial for the continued success of our mission. Sign up today and help us protect the cornerstone of our republic. Thank you for supporting free and fair elections in Virginia!
