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
@9SRCKVH10mos10MO
Yes, it'll prevent voter fraud, but if someone for whatever reason doesn't have an ID then one should either be registered to them with a background check or something.
@9RD324511mos11MO
Only add more requirements if there are equally helpful ways to get registered and avoid long lines, and audit the employees.
@9QS7SP3Independent12mos12MO
Yes, but only if we provide identification cards to those who need them and make the process accessible.
@9J9G9SP1yr1Y
Yes, if you are voting in person you should verify that it is you casting your vote. I believe that mail in ballets that have been verified when registering and have checked to make sure the signature matches during elections.
@9FPRWFQ2yrs2Y
I'd have to do more research.
@9F9NJN32yrs2Y
I think we should have all voting done by a nonbiased company that would be responsible for voting, doing it all electronically. You would need a Social Security Number and be a U.S. citizen. Have voting be proctored similar to taking a test you should show your ID and your face.
@92JVPSZ3yrs3Y
No, but some form of ID must be required
@966LWT43yrs3Y
Not really because it will be an overload of information to be given it could be some other form of identification to get rid of the voter fraud.
@966LSS83yrs3Y
determine if the picture ID is really the person who has it.
@9622H3B3yrs3Y
Yes, along with a optional federal ID that is free to all citizens and residents
@94VHMP33yrs3Y
I would think everyone could and should have a photo ID but I may not be aware of barriers to getting one that done experience
@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.
Yes, to see if you're already at the required age (18).
@932P9TY3yrs3Y
Yes, but you should also make the first time applicants for a photo ID easy and free.
@925ZG623yrs3Y
If the photo ID is free then yes. If not, no
@8ZXNR9Y3yrs3Y
No, but other proof of person should be required.
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.
@8VSSR3KLibertarian4yrs4Y
Provide an ID card for free with voter registration
@8VJLN934yrs4Y
No, but require a proof of residency
@8VHWTPS4yrs4Y
Yes, but obtaining an ID should be made accessible to everyone over the age of 18.
@8VGYTVN4yrs4Y
Add drivers license number or state ID card for absentee ballot
add either drivers licence or state ID
@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.
@8TWPZ5C4yrs4Y
I have to think more on this one
@8TL3NVNIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, but people should be automatically registered to vote upon turning 18, and a free photo ID should come with that registration.
@8TBX4NH4yrs4Y
Everyone should have access to ID
@8T3XDCH4yrs4Y
No, and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18 as voter ID laws this disadvantage those who do not have the resources to obtain one.
@8T243Z34yrs4Y
No, there's little evidence that voter fraud exists, and every citizen should be automatically registered to vote when they turn 18
@8SDHSS44yrs4Y
Yes, but make them available if people can't afford one or have no other reason for one
@8RTJXW74yrs4Y
Yes but it shouldn't stop trans people from being able to vote
@8RJ4TVF4yrs4Y
Yes, but make it free and easier to obtain
@8R9HFYB4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if states make it easy and inexpensive for people to acquire one.
@8QTFYVF4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as the federal government provides them with no charge
@8QPSXNJ4yrs4Y
Yes, but it needs to be easier to obtain one, and people should automatically be registered at age 18.
@8Q93RBQ4yrs4Y
I do not agree or disagree.
No, and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18 & have them use their SSN to vote so that it also helps restrain voter fraud.
@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
@8JZGJKW5yrs5Y
Yes but the people should not be respossable the people incharge of the voting should be.
@8J56P2F5yrs5Y
Yes, but only if Federal IDs are free and easily obtained
@8H7LBK25yrs5Y
yes and IDs should be provided free because of this
@8G78FZFIndependent5yrs5Y
Yes, Government issued when signing up for selective service.
@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.
@8F9TQPY5yrs5Y
Any form of ID should count or proof of person
@8F8GB9G5yrs5Y
Switch to secure online voting that requires a thumbprint that matches that in the DMV system.
@8F2T3CR5yrs5Y
Yes but guarantee every citizen a free I.D. card once they turn 18
@8DKHTKN5yrs5Y
yes but ensure everyone has the ability to obtain one regardless of economic situation
@8CW76QL5yrs5Y
Yes, and provide financial support for those who cannot afford an ID.
@8CT7VRG5yrs5Y
Yes but provide ids free of charge to all citizens.
@8CPKZ5J5yrs5Y
No but you should be required to have proof of citizenship
@8CP5PKY5yrs5Y
Yes, but information on the ID must be verifiable through federal agencies
@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
@9BFDJNF2yrs2Y
Maybe it could a a requirement, but with an additional way to check to prevent voter fraud if you don't have a photo ID
@99YBMMY2yrs2Y
If the individual has history of mental illness or a criminal record.
@99GK67BWomen’s Equality2yrs2Y
Require photo ID and provide services and assistance in obtaining the ID
@99BTTRJ2yrs2Y
Yes, ensure everyone has access to an ID
@997LBK42yrs2Y
Yes, this will help prevent some voter fraud but other government verifications should be an option as well
@98NB2BC2yrs2Y
Yes if progorams and holidays are implelmented to make this plan viable and not discrimitory.
@98KZL6Y2yrs2Y
Yes, along with some other confirmations of the voter.
@98K7LYZ2yrs2Y
Yes, however those who do not have the resources necessary to obtain a photo ID must apply for waivers with a strong rationale and evidence as to why they cannot obtain one.
@97WCYQV3yrs3Y
Some people turn 18 right before voting and it takes a little while for those to get an id when they have never had one before and have never been through the process of getting one.
@97MBP733yrs3Y
Yes, this will prevent voter fraud (and make oppurtunities to get a photo ID more acccesable)
@9738KB73yrs3Y
Make it easy to obtain an I.D., so that everyone can vote without people whining.
@96VKTJ63yrs3Y
No, but require a thumbprint I.D. option in lieu of photo I.D.
@93BMML23yrs3Y
Yes, this will prevent voter fraud. They also should automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18, AND government issued photo ID's should be absolutely free for every citizen.
@936L4Q4Independent3yrs3Y
Only when voting in person.
@8VRZJM64yrs4Y
It is appropriate to require identification, but it should be appropriate to citizens normal use of identification
@8TVQLTF4yrs4Y
Government should help citizens that are able to vote by providing a photo ID card, with replacements costing money from the citizen if they are lost or stolen
@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.
@8SVKR454yrs4Y
Yes, if this resource is available to them
@8NGRTFD5yrs5Y
Yes, but basic photo id should be free.
@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
@98N62RV2yrs2Y
yes but you can customize them to any photo like PFPS
@8VR2DX64yrs4Y
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