CAROLINE.FAWKES@VI.GOV The Elections System of the Virgin Islands (ESVI) is clarifying the purpose and content of the inactive voter registration listing. 

Bill No. 34-0230 was passed by the 34th Legislature of the Virgin Islands on July 20, 2022, and signed into law by Governor Albert Bryan Jr. The Act amends Title 18, Chapter 5, Section 110 of the Virgin Islands Code, which governs the registration of electors. It requires the Supervisor of Elections to compile a list distinguishing active from inactive voters within ninety (90) days following each General Election, beginning with the 2022 election. The Elections System of the Virgin Islands supported the measure as a means to maintain accurate voter registration rolls and improve the reliability of election statistics. 

If a voter has not voted in the last two general elections, a notice is mailed to their address on file, informing them their registration will be marked inactive. If no response is received after 30 days, the voter is placed on the inactive list. Once finalized, the list—including voter ID, name, and residential address—is compiled and posted in three locations, as required by VIC Title 18, Section 110(e)(2). The residential address is included in the listing to help accurately identify each voter, especially those with similar names. This ensures that the correct individual is informed. 

Pursuant to the V,I. Open Records Act and VIC Title 18 Section 53, a voter registration record is a public document and can be examined by any qualified elector in public places such as V.I. post offices. The following voter information will never be shared: date of birth, phone number, email, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. 

Supervisor of Elections Caroline F. Fawkes extended sincere apologies to families of deceased voters who appeared on the recently published inactive voter registration list. “Unfortunately, death records are not always immediately available to the Elections System as we work to comply with the law,” she explained. 

According to Supervisor Fawkes, ESVI cannot remove any voter unless the Election System receives notification from the Virgin Islands Department of Health, an authorized representative of a voter, or the voter requests their registration to be cancelled. Authorized individuals may remove a deceased person from the voter registry by completing the Voter Registration Cancellation Form, available at https://vivote.gov,  or by visiting any ESVI office. Voters who have relocated are also encouraged to submit a Voter Registration Cancellation form. 

“The Elections System of the Virgin Islands will work with our partners to address concerns about the required posting of inactive voter registration listings. 

We value the public’s feedback and will use it to improve the process and reduce costs moving forward. Thank you for allowing my team and me to serve you,” concluded Supervisor Fawkes. 

For any ESVI questions or concerns, please contact the St. Croix offices at 340-773-1021 or St. Thomas /St. John Elections Offices at 340-774-3107 

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