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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@93Z6MTTIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, but provide more access to IDs for more disadvantaged people
Yes, but make IDs free for all citizens
@B4TNQ9Z2mos2MO
Yes, and everyone should get one for free at 18 and be automatically registered to vote, and election day as a national holiday.
@9WKBKF68mos8MO
Provide access for everyone, register everyone to vote at 18, come up with a solution that doesn't disenfranchise groups of voters.
@9S96RKNIndependent11mos11MO
Yes, if the govt provides free photo id's to Americans so the opportunity to vote isn't road blocked by time or money
@9RCFSMCLibertarian11mos11MO
Yes, a photo ID should be free or charge and there should be programs to assist people with obtaining one.
@9R6WDYQ12mos12MO
Yes, but allow for other forms of ID such as Passport, Social Security Numbers, RealID programs, or a form to confirm the person is who they say they are.
@9L7V9KC1yr1Y
But it should be any valid state ID like a fishing license a school ID for a public university or if you’re in high school and you can vote your high school ID
@9KXJHWL1yr1Y
No, but if it is implemented anyway, a free government I'd should be provided to all that is standardized
@9B2YGZC2yrs2Y
Yes, even if voter fraud isn't really a thing. It could still help in some way. they could see who isnt really voting and see if they can help.
@96G5YZ63yrs3Y
those who are well of should ,but those who aren't well of shouldnt have to if it is difficult for them.
@95TRZ663yrs3Y
Yea but then the government should make it more accessible to get licenses in low income areas.
@93PGSW23yrs3Y
Yes, and issue free IDs along with automatic registration at age 18. Give voters up to 4 years to obtain IDs.
ID should be required, but other forms of ID should be accepted for those who do not have one due to issues of homelessness, finances, etc. Also, voter registration should be automatic on a person's 18th birthday.
@92ZBT8G3yrs3Y
Yes, but we should eventually move to a fingerprint identification system instead
@92GWMT83yrs3Y
It could depend on what state you are in.
@9282H8K3yrs3Y
Yes, but accessibility to attain a photo ID should be improved for the sake of those economically disadvantaged
@8YZD8393yrs3Y
No, your birth certificate baring citizenship of course should be your proof of id and you should be automatically registered to vote when you turn 18. No more extra ID's thank you.
@8YNDCR93yrs3Y
Elections are Rigged whether we like it or not.
@8XYTMRK4yrs4Y
Yes and No because it can help prevent voter fraud but some people don´t have a photo ID as they don´t know what that is or they can´t afford one.
@8XTW9YCIndependent4yrs4Y
No, however some form of information should be required to be provided such as social security identification number, citizenship documentation in order to ensure that the individual in question is a legal citizen of the United States. In addition to this, those who have past criminal charges such as felonies and misdemeanor chargers should be allowed to vote as well as those who are still serving time in state and local prison(s).
@8XSQJQ34yrs4Y
@8XSNKHD4yrs4Y
Yes, but make Photo IDs significantly easier to get and free.
@8X4LCQCIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, but put in place a speacial photo voter ID card that everyone has access to.
Yes, but only if there are government funded initiatives to provide photo IDs, for free, to as many citizens as possible, to reduce any barrier to voting that may exist.
@8WR7NWL4yrs4Y
Yes, who would think its a good idea to allow people not associated with this country or those not allowed to vote to have a say in its future... stupid question
you already have to provide your state issued ID along with your voter registration card at the time of voting, so Yes
@8W9BJ7X4yrs4Y
Yes, but make ids easier to get and more affordable
@8VLNV4J4yrs4Y
There should be birth papers present, with photo ID
@8VLN5DC4yrs4Y
Require a birth cirtificate
@8V8XG5XLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, if you have to show your ID for other things then you should have to show an ID to vote
@8TZKP42Republican4yrs4Y
I don’t care about whether or not you use a photo ID, however, the notion that it is racist is incorrect in my opinion.
@8TPKLMQ4yrs4Y
I say if we require voter ID, IDs should be free and easy to attain.
@8TPHG7J4yrs4Y
Some form of id but it does not have to have a picture
@8TNSQR5Independent4yrs4Y
ID should be required but government needs to make IDs free and easy to obtain.,
@8SYKR4Y4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as ID is free to receive.
@8SD8YFX4yrs4Y
In this advanced age of technology, A face scan should be implemented to ensure that each in-person vote is only counted once. This way, a person could not vote at one ballot and then vote again at a separate one. All face images will be immediately deleted after the vote to ensure transparency and privacy.
@8SCXSFM4yrs4Y
In the age of technology that we currently live in, a facial recognition program could be designed so that voters that go to the ballots cannot go to a separate ballot after voting and vote twice. This would require little to no registration whilst protecting the integrity of the election. Face scans will be deleted after voting to ensure right to privacy is protected.
@8RMVVWX4yrs4Y
Depending on the place you go to vote
@8RLKB24Independent4yrs4Y
Maybe not a photo ID, but there should be some form of identification. If not, IDs should be easier to obtain.
@8RBMSXK4yrs4Y
No, only landowners should be allowed to vote
@8QDWN2W4yrs4Y
Yes, but with the ability for all legal citizens to obtain an ID
@8QBXDXD4yrs4Y
Yes and only In dire situations for mail in to avoid fraud. I also think most state should have two weeks of in person voting OR mandatory days of to do so. I am for fair and free elections
@8PRWNZQ5yrs5Y
No, this will disadvantage those who do not have the resources to obtain one, we must also lower the voting age to 16 and provide automatic voter registration.
@8PQK39F5yrs5Y
Yes, and open up more DMVs so that it is easier for people to get an ID
@8PQ9QQC5yrs5Y
Yes, as long as the states provides them for every citizen.
@8NG25MR5yrs5Y
Yes , since you have to be a certain age anyway. Accept more forms of ID. College IDs can tell age too
@8MYN8Q45yrs5Y
Shouldn't really matter, we have people making decisions that don't understand anything more than getting re-elected and that is why this is a question. Make the voting system easier. I think if we trust our $ online we should trust a neutral voting website/app.
@8M7XQBG5yrs5Y
yes, but anyone over 18 should be able to vote.
@8LHBRPC5yrs5Y
Yes but offer free IDs for those who can’t afford them.
@8KZJWLP5yrs5Y
Yes, but make it free of charge.
@8KRVGQ35yrs5Y
No, but you should preset your voter registration card received when you registered. Additionally Voter registration card and ID should be linked to drivers license, state Id, whenever issued, and the ID should reflect the registration and be usable in place of voter registration card to vote
@8KJS2SYLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, but provide them as a free service to the public.
@8K44M7L5yrs5Y
Yes, because I think they should have some type of ID
@8K3X9HKIndependent5yrs5Y
No, but you gave to prove that you are a living citizen.
@8JXFD5F5yrs5Y
No, as long as you are a citizen in the united states you should be able to vote
@8JRLHVB5yrs5Y
Yes, and make more resources easily available and affordable
@8JNWWWN5yrs5Y
YES, you need a photo ID so that they know that you're eligible to vote
@8JM9X5B5yrs5Y
No, not until the US catches up with the rest of the western world and provides an easy, secure, and cheap way for all residents to aquire a government issued ID
@8JCX4745yrs5Y
Yes but only if the government invests money to ensure every person has an ID
@8HTW3KX5yrs5Y
yes some form of ID should be required to vote, we need ID to buy tobacco, alcohol, guns, drive a car, etc so a form of ID should be required to vote
@8GGGQSX5yrs5Y
@8G78BT85yrs5Y
It should not be required but if available it is fine to show it.
@8FMYZPZ5yrs5Y
Yes, but the government should give out a free personal ID once you turn 18
@8FD56QY5yrs5Y
Yes. Provide photo IDs to Citizens for free.
@8D8JH6H5yrs5Y
Yes, but should be provided free and easy. Plus automatic registration
@8C5LQD35yrs5Y
Only if people are provided with the ID for free.
No, this disenfranchises people who cannot obtain an ID, fuels conspiracy theories of electoral fraud, and will ultimately suppress voter turnout which assists electing fringe, conservative, and unelectable candidates.
@9BFHXYV2yrs2Y
it should be required but the government should give everyone an ID so there is no barrier of entry due to poverty
@9BCK8GH2yrs2Y
Yes, except it should only be required if you're not voting in person.
@983J47X3yrs3Y
Yes, it will prevent illegal immigrants from voting illegally
@97QJH5K3yrs3Y
Yes, this will prevent voter fraud and if voter is unable to, provide assistance to do so
@97KPY323yrs3Y
Yes, as long as an ID is easily accessible and free.
@9356RKQ3yrs3Y
yes, this will prevent voter fraud. I think that for people who do not have an id, like senior citizens and the disabled, they can provide other forms of id, like a ss card, medical insurance card, utility bill, birth certificate with their information.
Yes, as long as the ID is available at no cost and no inconvenience to the individual
@8G258475yrs5Y
Yes, and voters should be automatically registered, and the id should be easily attainable.
Yes we also need to require voting. Make it mandatory for citizenship. In addition we need to address WHY a photo ID is a barrier. Is cost the issue? Is the process the issue? Why is having a photo ID problematic for people? Is there a better way to make sure everyone can have one?
@8DJM3FPLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes and the government should provide photo ID for free.
@8DGSYYD5yrs5Y
I think mankind's government is dysfunctional.
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