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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@9P7KZNL1yr1Y
Yes, but proof of address should not be a requirement to obtain an ID.P.O. Box should be sufficient.
@9J777PD1yr1Y
No, not until we have a national ID issued to every citizen upon birth. Like how social security numbers are already used.
@9FHD4P92yrs2Y
Not currently voting, so not big deal.
@9DPDW5J2yrs2Y
No because it will stop people from mail-in voting which allows more people to easily vote.
@9CVRH42Independent2yrs2Y
Yes because it guarantees that only legal American citizens can vote
@99THK3L2yrs2Y
Yes, but make it free to obtain a Photo ID.
No, and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18, make Election Day a national holiday, and make voting mandatory for every citizen with limited exceptions
No, there should be other systems in place to prevent voter fraud then simply providing a photo ID. Voter fraud is real. Don’t deny it.
@96BGMBQ3yrs3Y
Yes, but it should be paid for by the state(as well as the transportation), and given a paid holiday to get one.
@963NFDS3yrs3Y
Yes, but they should also accept birth certificate or proof of citizenship in lieu of photo ID
@94FM5G83yrs3Y
Yes, but provide everyone with a free photo ID when they turn 18
@949SKBK3yrs3Y
Yes, but obtaining identification should be automatic and free.
@93V6RCJ3yrs3Y
Yes, but remove the barrier to entry for any taxpayer to acquire a photo ID.
@92ZB35KIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, but photo ID needs to be cheaper and more assessable to poorer communities.
Yes, but make it easy to obtain a voter ID
@8YKPMXW3yrs3Y
No, but the citizen should have some proof of who they are and where they live, like an electric bill or something.
@8YGQ8DD3yrs3Y
Proof of citizenship and year of birth required to vote.
@8YCKM8F3yrs3Y
Yes, some form of identification
@8Y686R8Progressive3yrs3Y
Yes, but make IDs free first
@8XLMFTPIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, but the kind of photo ID allowed should be loose
@8XDB45L4yrs4Y
If someone looks suspicious or like they are likely going to commit some sort of fraud then yes
Yes, but only if ID cards are universal and free to attain.
@8S9LDW64yrs4Y
No, because everyone who pays taxes should be able to vote
@8S57SKS4yrs4Y
Yes, if the ids are free and easy to get
@8Q6XBR34yrs4Y
ID should be required either at voter registration or during the vote.
@8PVQHWJ5yrs5Y
@8PDF7L25yrs5Y
Only in communities who believe it is necessary for inclusion. Every government beyond the local level should be abolished.
@8P8T5WH5yrs5Y
Yes, but should be provided free by the government so all social economic classes are able to vote
@8NQ34ZC5yrs5Y
No, but signatures MUST match what is on file.
@8N8GZCR5yrs5Y
No, and change the voting age to 15.
@8N5YBHR5yrs5Y
No, but create an identity option for those who do not or cannot have an ID so that they can vote
@8MQZSZM5yrs5Y
Yes. but exceptions can be made
@8LKVFMZ5yrs5Y
Yes, only if they have the resources to obtain one. If not they should be given access to obtain one.
@8HJSLCFLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes. But social Security cards, Birth Certificates, and even utility Bill's should be allowed as alternate ID.
@8HH4352Libertarian5yrs5Y
No, all voting should be done by mail
@8GPPCNM5yrs5Y
Yes, and government IDs should be free and required.
@8G7579B5yrs5Y
If and only if all the unnecessary roadblocks that currently exist and prevent people from easily obtaining photo ID are totally wiped out, then I don't see why not. I'm not at all worried about fraud, but this might help with mistakes on for instance giving the wrong John Doe a ballot, then the other one gets turned away because he 'already voted' or something. But until it's just as easy for one person to get a photo id as the next, they shouldn't be required.
@8G5Y23P5yrs5Y
Use social security numbers to vote.
@8FQ5VYM5yrs5Y
Yes, but ensure that any citizen without a valid photo ID can easily obtain one
@8FLS29J5yrs5Y
Yes, if I.D.s are provided to all residents FREE OF CHARGE
@8FLJFXG5yrs5Y
birth certificates by vital statistics government office and voter id
@8F47SDJ5yrs5Y
Separate IDs for voting should not be required, but the use of a Social Security number or driver's license is perfectly reasonable
@8F3SQM35yrs5Y
How does this apply to mail in ballots?
@8D4XGW85yrs5Y
yes but make photo ids free for us citizens
@8D4TCV95yrs5Y
No, but some ID should be required
@8CSWRF85yrs5Y
Yes if ID’s are provided to every American.
@8CRJ5FX5yrs5Y
Yes, but if a state wishes to require photo ID, ID cards should be issued at no cost to all registered voters
@8CBX7SJ5yrs5Y
Yes, and the government should give everyone a free photo ID.
Yes, but only if that ID is provided at the age of 18
Yes, if the state issues free photo ID cards to every citizen before they can vote.
@9B5ZVDNIndependent2yrs2Y
Yes, but make photo IDs free to obtain and frictionless to receive
@99RT43X2yrs2Y
I.D. or a thumbprint. The picture ID can be taken at high school, police stations, post offices, libraries, city and county offices, DMV's, recreation centers or any other place that is open to the public and funded by the public.
@99GWC632yrs2Y
Yes, for the sake of proving you are a citizen only. Other forms of ID are also allowed.
@98R6R492yrs2Y
Yes, but there should be easier access to acquiring photo ID.
@98PQ7WB2yrs2Y
It doesn’t really matter? Most people have id and if they are disadvantaged to obtain one that is the actual issue, not requiring id a voting booths
@9763SL43yrs3Y
Yes, but obtaining a valid ID should be free and easy
@96WPSV53yrs3Y
Photo ID should be a requirement, but for those with barriers to obtaining one should be able to provide two other verification documents as an alternative
@965F7F33yrs3Y
It should be a pic of Mario and sonic kissing
@8PCVFGBLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, but provide free photo ID once someone turns 18
@8FTPFBMLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes but make it easier to obtain an ID for those who are financially unable to do so
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