The SBE promotes the proper administration of election laws, campaign finance disclosure compliance, and voter registration processes in the state by promulgating rules, regulations, issuing instructions, and providing information to local electoral boards and general registrars.
In addition, the SBE maintains a centralized database of statewide voter registration and election related data.
The SBE is a five-member body consisting of a chair, vice-chair, secretary, and two other members, that manages the electoral process and investigates and adjudicates disputes and campaign law violations.
[1] Under the Code of Virginia, "Three Board members shall be of the political party which cast the highest number of votes for Governor at that election.
[21] U.S. District Judge John A. Gibney Jr. denied the request to add their names to Virginia's Republican primary ballot.
[23] In July 2011, the Court granted Project Vote's Motion for Summary Judgment and ordered the Norfolk County Registrar "to permit access to any requesting party for copy and/or inspection of voter registration applications and related records," in compliance with public disclosure requirements under the National Voter Registration Act.