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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@9G9C49K2yrs2Y
Yes, but the government should provide one to all citizens free of charge and register citizens automatically on their 18th birthday
@9GN5KWP2yrs2Y
Yes, but the government should provide one free-of-charge to every citizen on their 18th birthday and also automatically register all citizens on their 18th birthday
Yes, but the government should provide one free of charge to all citizens on their 18th birthday and automatically register voters unless they opt out.
Yes, but the government should provide one to every citizen free of charge on their 18th birthday. The government should also automatically register citizens to vote on their 18th birthday
@8LFWMRRIndependent5yrs5Y
Yes, but there should be a program to provide free photo ID for those who do not have the resources to obtain one
@9DQ7ZZS2yrs2Y
Yes, but provide a photo ID and automatic registration to every American citizen free of charge
@942YSVN3yrs3Y
Yes, but we must make getting voter is easier for the less privileged.
@93Z6MTTIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, but provide more access to IDs for more disadvantaged people
@8YCFCTY3yrs3Y
no, and lower voting age to 16
Yes, but make IDs free for all citizens
@B5WBBGC2wks2W
Yes, I believe you should be required to prove who you are and that you are a U.S. citizen before you should be allowed to vote on what happens in the county.
@B5BXP9J2mos2MO
Yes, India implemented it allowing for 1b+ citizens to vote, and it lead to end of criminals hijacking polling booths and committing voter fraud
@B4VCSKT2mos2MO
Yes but it should be updated yearly at no cost and everyone gets automatically registered if they’re an American citizen at 18 or whenever they get citizenship
@B4V6FY92mos2MO
No, there is little evidence that voter fraud is a recurrent problem and will only disadvantage and inconvenience voters.
@B4TNQ9Z2mos2MO
Yes, and everyone should get one for free at 18 and be automatically registered to vote, and election day as a national holiday.
@B4M438P3mos3MO
Yes, but include reforms into the current voting system (along with other gov. offices like the DMV)
@B4JSW43Peace and Freedom3mos3MO
i say no and yes like because yes so like just in case someone tries to be like someone and vote for them or like try to vote twice and no because like they shouldn't have to show their person information in a way.
@B4HPK993mos3MO
Yes, but every citizen should automatically receive one at no cost and be registered to vote when they turn 18
@B3VL4544mos4MO
I think that we should guarantee every 18 year old either gets one, registers at no cost or both. We want to make sure you're verified in some way.
@9ZRBWCC7mos7MO
Yes but make sure that all people have access to an ID to encourage voting. It will also prevent voter fraud.
@9ZC5Q7V 8mos8MO
Yes, there must be reform in our voting system that ensures 1-day, 1-ballot, in person, single voting that requires photo ID as well as other verifications of citizenship.
@9Y5HFVV8mos8MO
No, but some form of identification should be provided such as birth certificate or social security card.
@9XGWW398mos8MO
Yes, but issue every citizen and legal voter a photo ID free of charge and ensure them the means to obtain and maintain said ID.
@9WXPY2T8mos8MO
Yes, to avoid certain situations but if someone does not have a photo ID then they can use other personal information to vote
@9WKBKF68mos8MO
Provide access for everyone, register everyone to vote at 18, come up with a solution that doesn't disenfranchise groups of voters.
Yes but guarantee everyone receives one at no cost and make sure getting one us freely accessible to all.
@9TQFVCN10mos10MO
It would not hurt anything to have a id on you to vote but you might need it because then they can tell who already voted
@9TPCG7ZRepublican10mos10MO
Maybe, so we would know how many people are actually voting and if anybody is faking votes so that we could tell
@9TGJV5FLibertarian 10mos10MO
Will make it hard for people with no resources but also needs stricter limits to prevent voter fraud
@9T9WTJ810mos10MO
It will create a disadvantage to those who cannot get an ID but also there needs to be tighter restriction of voter fraud
@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
@9S6KWMX11mos11MO
Yes, as long as other forms of Identification are allowed such as Passports, Non-Driving ID cards, SSN tickets, etc.
@9RRNWPL11mos11MO
Yes, and there should be a free path to obtain a valid state issued ID at age 16 if one cannot obtain a driver's license for other important purposes (general identification, safety, access to other wants and needs)
@9RCFSMCLibertarian12mos12MO
Yes, a photo ID should be free or charge and there should be programs to assist people with obtaining one.
@9R7P43X12mos12MO
We should use photo ID first and in the case that it’s not available use other moderated methods of proof of identity.
@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.
Yes, but the government should provide a free one to all citizens on their 18th birthday and also automatically register them to vote on that day
@9NHR84N1yr1Y
No, but you do need to find a way to prove yourself and only vote once. Not everyone has access to a photo ID
@9N92GYS1yr1Y
Yes, but the government should provide one to all citizens on their 18th birthday and also automatically and permanently register them to vote on that day
@9MPXVH21yr1Y
Yes but other documents could be substitued with forms of id like college or tribal and proof of residency like utilities or rent or mortgage paperwork
@9M8MGTQ1yr1Y
No, there is little evidence for voter fraud. But if the people agree and it becomes an ongoing problem/worry, it should probably be implemented.
@9LTDGCS1yr1Y
Every registered voter should receive a unique code that allows them to vote and once the code is used in a vote will prevent them from attempting to vote again
@9LS82V5 1yr1Y
I think ID should be required but not just one form of it. If they do not have a photo ID but have their birth certificate or social security card or even a certified school transcript, I think that would suffice because unless they are that person, they probably wouldn't have possession of those items anyway.
@9LQD3JK1yr1Y
Yes, but it should be issued automatically to everyone who turns 18 and be made much more accessible than it currently is. We should also be able to store a digital version of it on our phones and use that to vote.
@9LDY8HS1yr1Y
Yes and no. I thought it was already required, however those who are not legal immigrants will have a disadvantage as well as those that cannot get to one, but also yes because it will prevent voter fraud.
@9LBNRHQ1yr1Y
yes but there should be exceptions. For instance, an expired ID that is not far away from an expiration date. People who do not have the resources to get one but can qualify in other ways.
@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
Yes, but add easier access to getting photo ID in rural or impoverished areas with social security proof.
@9KXJHWL1yr1Y
No, but if it is implemented anyway, a free government I'd should be provided to all that is standardized
@9K4VKKN1yr1Y
Yes, but it is government's responsibility to provide one to every eligible citizen (registered voter or not)
@9JK77361yr1Y
Yes, if free photo IDs are provided to all citizens free of charge year round independent of car ownership
@7WDP6PTIndependent 1yr1Y
Yes but make a photo ID nationwide not only in the states but federally and free so this will stop fraud from accruing and stop accusations of voter fraud
@9H5VH622yrs2Y
Yes, but the government should mail one free of charge to all citizens upon their 18th birthday and also automatically register citizens to vote regardless of state or precinct
@9H266H72yrs2Y
More in-depth research needs to be done in order to know if voter fraud is an actual danger or more of a myth.
@9GYC39VWomen’s Equality2yrs2Y
Yes, because it could be a fake copy of an ID that they got made, but i'm pretty sure you can test it to ee if its fake.
@9GVTLQG2yrs2Y
Only if the ID is completely free and available to all citizens. No BS restrictions on the type of IDs to be used to limit certain demographics.
@9GR4WP42yrs2Y
Yes because this will prevent voter fraud and make it so there isn't any double voting, and or people taking advantage of that.
@9GHDRKD2yrs2Y
Yes, but any federal or state ID should be allowed in federal elections and if an ID is required, state IDs that are required should be free.
Yes, and the government should give resources to get a free/cheap ID to vote for those in lower income households.
@9GDWNTJ2yrs2Y
Yes, it will curb accusations of voter fraud even though there has been no widespread evidence that it exists.
Yes, but the government should provide one to every American free of charge
@9FPMBNR2yrs2Y
Photo ID, Social Security , and proof of residence should be required
@9FMZ64N2yrs2Y
Yes, if everyone is automatically registered and given an ID when they turn 18.
@9FLWVTX2yrs2Y
yes, when you go to be a valid voter you should have a FREE photo taken as an ID
@9FJQ5CW2yrs2Y
other verification should be allowed, e.g., utility bills, affidavit
@9FJDY5MWomen’s Equality2yrs2Y
Yes, but photo ID's need to be at most $50. They're too expensive.
@9FCNGM72yrs2Y
Issue everyone a free voter id card
@9F7S3J42yrs2Y
i dont think so but it depends on the person
@9DZPQHT2yrs2Y
no, but at least one form of identification should be required
Yes, but establish a national ID system for everyone to be able to receive one.
@9DMBZDT2yrs2Y
Foreigners who have a work and school visa should vote!!!
@9DCRMFL2yrs2Y
Yes, but the government should give everyone who is an American citizens their own ID with no charge at the age of 17 and charge 50 cents for every ID after that every 5-10 years .
@9D9TN4F2yrs2Y
Yes, but citizens should receive a free, government-issued ID card and perhaps be registered automatically on their eighteenth birthday.
@9D9GNWB2yrs2Y
Yes, but the Government should provide ID’s for no cost to all citizens 18 and older
@9D8X7X32yrs2Y
Yes, but only if it’s 100% possible for everyone to have a photo ID
@9D7TM74Progressive 2yrs2Y
Yes, but the government must provide free voter ID cards to registered voters.
@9D4W8252yrs2Y
Yes, If Photo ID Provided for Free to All Individuals. Registering to Vote should be allowed up to day before Election Day. Early Voting for Month Before should include same day Registration. If you come to wrong polling station based on ID/Address, you should still be able to vote for common positions... so if you move across town, you could not vote city council in wrong district but could still vote President, Governor, Senator or City Bonds..
@9D4MHTK2yrs2Y
Yes. literally the only democracy that doesn't. the claim is it is racist against hispanics.. but if you go down to mexico they have the voter ID card that is required to be able to vote.
@92G59R83yrs3Y
I think they have a right to vote but make sure that their age 18 or older
@928PJ8QLibertarian3yrs3Y
How could someone's age be determined if they don't have an ID?
No, having to provide an ID with create bias against those who can not obtain one and it allows for more voter fraud.
@8MSSGTJ5yrs5Y
Yes, and make getting an ID easy and free to everyone
Yes, but the government should provide one to every American citizen free of charge and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18
@9D6R7QC2yrs2Y
Yes, all citizens should receive a free, government-issued ID card on their eighteenth birthday.
@92RQ8MM3yrs3Y
Yes, but not in local elections
@9C8J7BH2yrs2Y
ID in general should be required
@8C4R6VD5yrs5Y
It works fine, leave it alone
@9BY4KRV2yrs2Y
I think it’s ok to some but not because some can’t afford it but we can have the same issue like in 2021
@9BVT59BIndependent2yrs2Y
Yes, add facial detection to voting systems and make people register there faces when registering to vote.
@9BNJCVY2yrs2Y
I think every ballet should have to be marked with the persons thumbprint. Any time there is more than one like thumbprint, all multiples are thrown out. If the persons thumbprint is not in the system, it does not count. This will prevent most forms of voter fraud.
@9BMC7XC2yrs2Y
Yes, but every citizen should then be able to obtain their first federal ID at the age of 18 if one has not already been obtained
@9BM6JYS2yrs2Y
Yes, but allow those who have lost their's to add a registry that they have voted to ensure everyone is accounted for so the homeless who had theirs stolen on the street have a chance.
@9BLM8Q22yrs2Y
Yes, but getting an ID should be cheap and easy.
@9BLK65R2yrs2Y
Yes, but everyone gets a photo ID when they turn 18 no matter what.
Yes, but if a person does not have a photo ID, another document should be able to be used.
@9BDB2S32yrs2Y
.yes. make it free and mailed for free. tie it to the completion of highschool. let this be used for a fire arm registration license as a compromise
@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.
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