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Should a photo ID be required to vote?

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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 @B324RBK from Texas  answered…5mos5MO

Just give the voters a registration card that allows them to vote(online and digital code). IDK, some people might look like 12 but are 21 and its too easy to fake photo's in right circumstances.

 @9WFRBHQ from Texas  answered…8mos8MO

Only if one is given to each person of voting age at no charge. There could be a back up system in place like TSA Precheck where a physical copy of an ID does not have to be carried so that unhoused people can still vote and there is a log that is restricted access for voting purposes only

 @9GSN5G4 from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

Must be a U.S. citizen, with a photo ID, registered to vote in that area, and be able to pass a state/city cognitive test never to have any political agenda included in it.

 @9FRTQYS from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but there should be easier ways to get a photo ID for people who cannot get one for reasons such as homelessness.

 @9FK9WJV from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

I'd imagine it shouldn't be an issue... I'd have to look into both sides of this to find out the relevance. Maybe make ID's free for anyone?

 @9FDRZMFDemocrat from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

No, but require a signature or name and address

 @9G2QGQ8 from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

i think that under certain circumstances that you should wear one and some instances you dont have to

 @93GL9H7 from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but let people use expired ID’s if they don’t have an up-to-date ID.

 @92C2TCH from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

yes, but make it easier for those who do not have the resources to obtain one.

 @8YRSLDN from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but voter registration should be automatic and your voter registration card should have your picture on it and should serve as primary ID in society

 @8VV7Q9Q from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but it should be provided to all citizens for free

 @8VS7TCS from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, unless it conflicts with religious ideals

 @8R7JQ89 from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but an ID should be federally issued when you turn 18.

 @8QP93RV from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but there should be automatic, universal voter registration and your voter ID card should be your primary form of ID

 @8QLG7D9Peace and Freedom from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

I'm in the middle. I believe we could use our voter ID card or photo ID card either one should be okay. They're both forms of identification.

 @katelynelise from Texas  answered…5yrs5Y

As long as the person can be verified in some way, then no phot ID should be required

 @8JMB2T3 from Texas  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, and states must offer free and easy means to obtain ID.

 @8JGNKF7 from Texas  answered…5yrs5Y

Honestly, I don't really care for either or, if it takes up more time to set the picture up than the DMZ then no. If not, sure.

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