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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@B28ZXZV6mos6MO
Yes. But I'm anti-democratic. I don't believe it is the best form of governance. I would prefer monarchy or anarcho-capitalism
@9RD324511mos11MO
Only add more requirements if there are equally helpful ways to get registered and avoid long lines, and audit the employees.
@92JVPSZ3yrs3Y
No, but some form of ID must be required
@94L9DJM3yrs3Y
I believe a photo ID should not be required to vote but instead allow not only government issued photo ID but also should allow other forms such as their birth certificate or social security number.
A form of identification should be used but it doesn't have to be a photo id as long as there is substantial evidence this person is a US citizen and hasn't voted already
Yes, but only if there are no barriers to obtaining ID
@8W34JWM4yrs4Y
Yes, but any identification should be acceptable.
@8VJLN934yrs4Y
No, but require a proof of residency
@8TY47QZ4yrs4Y
If voting in person, ID should be required, but allowance made for small errors in spelling. The voter can attest to the correct spelling and/or address changes in writing. But I don't believe any significant voter fraud exists.
@8Q93RBQ4yrs4Y
I do not agree or disagree.
@8MNH2NXWomen’s Equality5yrs5Y
if acting awareness is noticed acted out voted on , judges I think majority is over rated ONE WON MATH EQUATION .
@8MCV4HB5yrs5Y
Why do we pay for ids? If we are required to have them, why are they not free?
@8M4V4CK5yrs5Y
I think you must legally have an ID to register to vote but not have to present it when voting
@8M4QVDJ5yrs5Y
I think everyone should have an ID to register, but not have to present it to vote.
@8LV57JBLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes if you are at the poles no if you are mailing in your ballet.
@8LBN9VK5yrs5Y
Yes, but give every citizen a state ID card
@8K656P35yrs5Y
no have a system set to track who has already voted
@8J56P2F5yrs5Y
Yes, but only if Federal IDs are free and easily obtained
@8H7LBK25yrs5Y
yes and IDs should be provided free because of this
@8FRQ5MG5yrs5Y
No, it should not be required. But everyone should be registered to vote when they turn 17/senior year of high school. So they can vote when they turn 18 without issue.
@8F8GB9G5yrs5Y
Switch to secure online voting that requires a thumbprint that matches that in the DMV system.
@8DKHTKN5yrs5Y
yes but ensure everyone has the ability to obtain one regardless of economic situation
@8CPKZ5J5yrs5Y
No but you should be required to have proof of citizenship
@8CKBYYC5yrs5Y
It would be more beneficial if it was was a finger print instead of a photo ID so that people wouldn't just be able to impersonate you.
@8CBTM4K5yrs5Y
Only to prove you're a united states citizen
@9738KB73yrs3Y
Make it easy to obtain an I.D., so that everyone can vote without people whining.
@8SY5BQ84yrs4Y
Yes, you have to show ID for tobacco, alcohol, firearms, ammunition, to drive, to fly, and everyone can get or has some type of identification.
@8GBJFJJ5yrs5Y
No, an electronic system should be implemented utilizing SSN.
@8G2CK945yrs5Y
Maybe signing at polls , this would slow process but mail in ballots are verified by signature
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