In 2002 the federal government passed the Help America Vote Act. The law required first-time voters in Federal Elections to present a form of identification to the appropriate State or local election official before or on election day if they registered by mail. Forms of acceptable identification include a current and valid photo identification, a copy of a current utility bill, bank statements, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter. Voters who submitted any of these forms of identification during registration are exempt, as…
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@B5BXP9J2mos2MO
Yes, India implemented it allowing for 1b+ citizens to vote, and it lead to end of criminals hijacking polling booths and committing voter fraud
@B4M438P3mos3MO
Yes, but include reforms into the current voting system (along with other gov. offices like the DMV)
@B4JSW43Peace and Freedom3mos3MO
i say no and yes like because yes so like just in case someone tries to be like someone and vote for them or like try to vote twice and no because like they shouldn't have to show their person information in a way.
@96KDVDC3yrs3Y
@962G6QB3yrs3Y
yes and automatically register someone to vote when they hit 18
@95NCJTN3yrs3Y
i would vote to allow people to vote without photo ID
@93PXDSFLibertarian3yrs3Y
We cannot dictate which right we need ID for. No I’d to vote or firearms
@92JKHTZ3yrs3Y
id say if thats what the state wants then do it but if the state you live in doesnt do it then i dont think it should be required and do whatever
@8YTK33TRepublican3yrs3Y
yes but it should be better accessable
@8YR4SBT3yrs3Y
Yes, so long as there is outreach to populations in need to get proper ID.
@8YPX44C3yrs3Y
There should be a voter registry to keep a tally on every registered voter in America.
@8YDKYQB3yrs3Y
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@8YF5Z4G3yrs3Y
yes, but photo ids should be free
@8XR7DVB4yrs4Y
They should add a system to where you provide proof of residence and ID
@8XGNSLY4yrs4Y
i dont think it really matters but i dont really pay attention to voting.
@8WYK97Q4yrs4Y
Yes, but reform ways to obtain photo ID for individuals who do not have easy access to materials required
@8WX68554yrs4Y
Yes, there should be an ID, but it should only be available to US citizens (whether they are naturalized or born in the US) who are of at least 18 years of age.
@8WQD5TF4yrs4Y
We need a better way to identify citizens other than SSN and that should be used for eligibility.
@8WP6ZV64yrs4Y
it could prevent voter fraud but technology is not really the brightest when it comes to look a likes
@8WN2YJ44yrs4Y
It will help from voter fraud and stop illegal immigrants from voting
@8WGLSB24yrs4Y
Institute a national ID held by everyone
@8W3KJ9N4yrs4Y
Yes but make IDs more accessible to everybody
@8VXZMXT4yrs4Y
yes so that joe biden cant cheat in 2024
@8TNS3FB4yrs4Y
Yes, given that it is free and easy to obtain a photo ID
@8RYFS2J4yrs4Y
Yes and provide assistance to those that need it to get an ID.
@8QJSZC94yrs4Y
Yes, the first time they vote
@8N8SHKX5yrs5Y
i dont think i should be asked these questions
@8KPRYCQ5yrs5Y
Yes but government must give free ID to all citizens 18yr or older.
@8HCT7F35yrs5Y
Yes, but for those who cannot afford one, there should be a temp one that they can get for free around the election season
@9BVVJ22Republican2yrs2Y
No, there are better methods of identification to prevent voter fraud
People who pay any kind of taxes should be able to vote.
@99RZBD82yrs2Y
Yes, but guarantee that everyone can and will be eligible to get an ID and register citizens when they turn 18 years of age
@99L3Z3S2yrs2Y
Yes, but the government should offer easily obtainable ID for all
@998NL6R2yrs2Y
Yes, but make it easy to attain a photo id and provide other ways of verification at the polls
@983VW593yrs3Y
i dot really care, i'm 15
@97ST2HC3yrs3Y
yes, if ID are distributed
@96645VL3yrs3Y
Yes, it makes sense to do so, and there are plenty of other things such as applying for food stamps or welfare which require photo ID. Voting should require the same.
@964NQTN3yrs3Y
yes, but also provide other ways to provide ID
@99SDPLW2yrs2Y
I believe in God's Kingdom
@B5FX7442mos2MO
Background info or a fact-checked resume of who you are should determine if u can vote. and people will work to approve it or not
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