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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@B2B4S9J6mos6MO
Yes, and ensure that they are 18 years old and that they live in the state and that they are a LEGAL citizen.
@9Y9R9BJ8mos8MO
ID should be required, but provided at the cost of the state. If you do not have ID, there should be other means of identification, like Social Security card. Also when you turn 18 you should be automatically registered to vote just like you’re registered for the draft.
@9TFK8S810mos10MO
Yes, but guarantee that every individual age 18 or older receives one at no cost. Not everyone drives so state issued IDs should be given freely to all individuals.
@9N6CWYY1yr1Y
Voter ID should be handled on a state by state basis. It can only be allowed if voter ID is free to obtain to prevent a violation if the 15th and 24th amendments.
@9GJTKNL2yrs2Y
Yes, and offer all citizens free government ID's and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18
@9DXS4VB2yrs2Y
Yes, but make it easier for all Americans to obtain an ID and access other government services.
@9778G363yrs3Y
Yes, but make photo ID more available and unversal to citizens (free, more accessible to get, etc.)
@92H47QP3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as barriers to the acquisition of a photo ID are removed and do not all primarily on citizens of a particular race or socio-economic class
@8ZM5P4H3yrs3Y
Yes, and the government has to provide free photo IDs for everyone
@8YVFNHK3yrs3Y
No it does not matter what a person looks like if they voted. Also would be taking away some fundamental rights.
@8XM3SF24yrs4Y
Yes but only to prevent voters from voting again
@8XBJY2G4yrs4Y
Yes, but after IDs are made more accessible.
@8XBHJDR4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if it is implemented in conjunction with automatic registration.
@8XB3WVW4yrs4Y
Yes, voter ID legislation is supported by a significant majority of Americans, including people of color.
yes, but the government should pay for them and when doing it prevent burocacy.
@8WQY6X24yrs4Y
No, any form of an ID should be required though. For example birth certificate, military ID, or driver's license/permit
@8WG8GGN4yrs4Y
yes, but make it free and easily attainable for ALL
@8WFZL8GIndependent4yrs4Y
yes because people can say they are someone but are not.
@8TM66D54yrs4Y
Yes, but we need to come up with a more sophisticated identification card.
Yes, but make getting photo IDs accessible and cost-free.
@8SGCPHT4yrs4Y
A form of ID that proves citizenship but also shows picture to decrease voter fraud.
@8MW6C9B5yrs5Y
No, but some form of government issued identification should be required
@8GSMBZ7Independent5yrs5Y
I don’t think it needs to be a state issued id. Any proof of residency or Id will do
@8GBRCRBIndependent5yrs5Y
Yes but make ID's free to all.
@8DN328N5yrs5Y
yes, but make it easier for people to get IDs and also allow other forms of photo ID like student IDs
@8CG4L6QIndependent5yrs5Y
Yes, make it free to obtain and easy to get
@8CDYGDM5yrs5Y
Yes but make any paperwork/fees involved cheap, easy, and accessible- especially focused on poor and racial minorities.
@99X8MLS2yrs2Y
I believe some sort of valid ID should be a requirement for voting, though allow said ID to be easily affordable and obtainable.
@99F9TDYLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, but photo ID's should be provided free of charge.
@9957CC62yrs2Y
yes, but only if the state can be sure everyone has access to get the ID. Door to door if have to.
@98LQG2T2yrs2Y
Yes, but make sure everyone has a photo ID.
@97CBNTV3yrs3Y
Yes, but photo IDs should be easier to obtain for those with economic or physical disadvantages.
@8R3CT434yrs4Y
No, but proof of identification should be required (birth certificate, SS card, etc...)
@96VPD8V3yrs3Y
No, Look for other authentication alternatives first and depends on what is used as authentication already.
@8S6SYCT4yrs4Y
A- there should be modifications to make voter registration automatic and easy, as well as obtaining photo IDs, as identity isn't just a card you use to buy product, it's a summary of you as a citizen.
@8YVWKTC3yrs3Y
I think its fine the way it is
@8DJD46Z5yrs5Y
Yes because you should have to identify yourself and if you're the required age to vote.
@iknowhowtospellcalm5yrs5Y
Yes, but make it cheap and accessible- especially for minorities.
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