Virginia slashes voter data costs ahead of 2025 elections
In a sweeping move aimed at promoting transparency and leveling the playing field in election access, the Virginia Department of Elections announced Monday that it will reduce the cost of purchasing voter lists by 90% starting next month.
The change dramatically lowers the price of essential voter data — including lists of registered voters, new registrants, and past voters — for candidates, political parties, and political action committees legally entitled to access them under state law. For example, a statewide list that currently costs $6,000 will soon be available for $600.
“The cost reduction is intended to make the information more accessible to those qualified to purchase such lists under the Code of Virginia in an effort to promote transparency,” the agency said in a news release.
The new policy comes as political interest ramps up ahead of the November general election, which includes statewide races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and for all 100 General Assembly seats.
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