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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@Brandonnoe84Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, this will prevent voter fraud, but it should be easy and free to obtain as part of the census, and lower voting age to 15
@96F8GNM3yrs3Y
what is the need to have a id to vote everyone should be able to vote at the age of 18
@Brandonnoe84Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, this will prevent voter fraud, however lower voting age to 15
@Brandonnoe84Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, this will prevent voter fraud, however loser voting age to 15
@8WVP25X4yrs4Y
yes as an additional option for paperwork/ documentation in comparison to a drivers license, ssc, or passport
@4JS2W3C4yrs4Y
Yes but free photo ID production should be available at the voting booths.
@8VCXHJM4yrs4Y
No, but some form of identification should be required to verify who is voting
@8S7KW4Q4yrs4Y
Yes The government should offer voting ID's for Free
@8RN46ZT4yrs4Y
Yes, they should provide 2 forms of photo ID. Why do you need 2 forms of ID for a passport but only 1 to elect the leader of the free world, doesn't make sense.
@8RJQNP54yrs4Y
Yes, I need an ID to drive, buy a gun, fly, etc, so I should need one to vote
@8RHHPMT4yrs4Y
Yes, although voter fraud might still be carried out by electors.
@8R5J3DMLibertarian4yrs4Y
I do not believe in voting.
@8QC865W4yrs4Y
Yes, and make voting-only photo IDs for those who can't get one to combat fraud.
@8PSS7PMLibertarian5yrs5Y
If this reduces voter fraud, yes. If voter fraud is already very low, it is not necessary to introduce this.
@8NZSFFBLibertarian5yrs5Y
The government should be reorganized into a series of non coercitive voluntary organizations, so if one of them thinks their members need photo IDs to vote, then so be it. There is no harm to anyone as long as any members can leave at any time.
@8NSR89D5yrs5Y
Yes, only if the ID is free and easy to obtain
@8NDFBDT5yrs5Y
Yes, and automatically provide the ID and automatically register every citizen when they turn 18
@8NDF52SLibertarian5yrs5Y
No, but some form of proof of identification should be required, biometric or otherwise.
@8MVBY855yrs5Y
Yes, but because it is required to vote, the federal government must provide us with our own ID if they feel the need for Identification
@8MRRY8J5yrs5Y
this probably won't stop voter fraud
@8M645FF5yrs5Y
Yes but standard IDs should be easily available for all
@8KKKNML5yrs5Y
Yes, but only for registration and implement secure, electronic voting.
@8JZ3WQ7Independent5yrs5Y
Yes, and the government should provide a free ID.
@8JQDZWM5yrs5Y
Sure, if people is required to have IDs for most things in their lives and be competent with it, then a voter ID shouldn't be a problem.
@8HSJ2SM5yrs5Y
Yes, but allow for other forms of identification as well.
@8HF8M3CLibertarian5yrs5Y
Each state needs to make their own evaluation about what is necessary to ensure a free and fair election.
@8GRG7935yrs5Y
Proof of right to vote. A drivers license isn’t good enough
@8GLBDT95yrs5Y
Yes, but only if the photo ID is cost free.
@8G5DKYH5yrs5Y
Only if all citizens are given a photo ID for free
@8FBDVZ65yrs5Y
Yes, but only if photo IDs are made available to the public for free.
@8DW9NDTLibertarian5yrs5Y
No, but the method for voting should be reformed. Everyone should be put into a database with their fingerprints in the system so when they go to vote they can scan their fingerprint.
@8DMWWTGLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes. But states should provide access to every citizen to receive an ID free of charge and should be accessible at state and federal offices (including post offices) that are not tied to bureau of motor vehicles.
@8D8WPQP5yrs5Y
Yes, but every citizen should receive free identification at the age of 18.
@8D4YFP95yrs5Y
Register every citizen to vote but require some form of identification
@8D2XGYR5yrs5Y
Some kind of ID should be required, to ensure no intentional or accidental duplication, but requiring it to be photo ID creates unfair bias against those who do not have the resources or ability to obtain one, nor should anyone be required to register with the state for the sole purpose of being publically ID'd. Any kind of ID should suffice - SS card, Birth Cert, bill with your address on it, etc
@8CW23S45yrs5Y
yes and every citizen should be automatically registered to to vote upon turning 18 and be issued a voting ID.
@8CSMYCBLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, and make government issued IDs free to eliminate any disadvantages with respect to not having the resources to get one.
@8CR723P5yrs5Y
No, but a state-issued ID should be required.
@8CMMZJP5yrs5Y
Yes, if the ID’s are free
@8CGFGDGLibertarian5yrs5Y
Voting breeds no results.
@8CCMJJ3Libertarian5yrs5Y
Let state and local governments decide for themselves
@8C7WLXJ5yrs5Y
Fix the system in general, people with disadvantages are clearly discriminated, but voter fraud is a genuine concern
@8C747LSLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, and everyone should receive a photo ID/be registered to vote when they turn 18
Yes, but only if the ID is provided free of charge to all eligible voters and distributed to them by mail.
@75RKH4B4yrs4Y
No, require identity verification by some other means and move voting online.
@8R4BR9J4yrs4Y
any form of authentication should be taken
@8QM9QMRLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, but have the government give out Voter ID cards upon registration.
@8NXF94J5yrs5Y
Yes, but the government should supply every citizen with an ID when they turn 16 or 18.
@8MWJHH8Libertarian5yrs5Y
Yes but make it easier to receive ID
@8GTKHD7Libertarian5yrs5Y
Yes If 2 forms of ID are required to purchase a firearm at least 1 should be required to vote
@8GN8XJG5yrs5Y
Yes, to ensure only legal citizens are voting.
@8GKPSG5Libertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, but any from of id with your picture on it. From a Costco card to a zoo membership
@hunterbonarLibertarian5yrs5Y
No, but some type of identification should be required whether it is a voter registration card, bill showing name and address, ID card, etc.
@4NJR28JIndependent4yrs4Y
I'd accept ID requirement for voting, but it doesn't necessarily have to be a "photo ID" like license, proof of where you live or that you are a resident of that county will suffice.
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