Commonwealth's Attorney's Office Committed to Safe and Fair Elections
Published on September 20, 2024
ARLINGTON, VA: Because free and fair elections are the cornerstone of democracy, the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church has taken proactive steps to ensure safe and fair elections this fall. Today, we share several initiatives the Office has implemented in collaboration with local partners aimed at protecting voting rights and election integrity.
Key efforts by the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office include:
Election Protection Task Force: We have established a dedicated team to rapidly respond to and investigate any reports of voter intimidation, interference, or fraud.
Poll Worker Training: We have provided training materials to local election officials and law enforcement on election laws and procedures to poll workers and will be participating in training.
Voter Education: We have launched a webpage, Election 2024, with links to local election resources, voter registration, and an election safety fact sheet. We will be presenting at the Arlington Chapter NAACP meeting on Sept. 23, 2024, and welcome the opportunity to speak to other community groups and organizations.
Increased Election Day Staffing: Additional prosecutors will be on call on Election Day to swiftly address any legal issues that may arise at polling places.
Parisa Dehghani-Tafti emphasized the Office will prosecute any attempts to interfere with the voting process or intimidate voters. Voters should report any suspicious activity to election officials or law enforcement, whose contact information can be found at OCA Voting Rights Fact Sheet. "Our goal is to ensure that every eligible voter in Arlington and Falls Church can exercise their fundamental right to vote without fear or obstruction," Dehghani-Tafti stated. "Safe and fair elections are crucial for maintaining public trust in our democratic institutions.”
The Commonwealth's Attorney's Office will continue to work closely with local, state and federal partners to coordinate election protection efforts.
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