Official Virginia Websites Go Down On Last Day For Voter Registration

On the last day to register to vote for the general election, websites were shut down due to a cut cable causing an outage. Some voters resorted to using paper forms for registration. The Virginia Department of Elections is collaborating with network providers to restore services promptly.

What issue is causing websites to shut down on the last day to register?

What is the reported cause of the outage affecting voter registration?

What alternative method are some voters using to register?

What is the Virginia Department of Elections doing to address the outage?

What is the urgency expressed by the Virginia Department of Elections regarding the service restoration?