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…
Read moreResponse rates from 19.6m America voters.
79% Yes |
21% No |
75% Yes |
14% No |
4% Yes, this will prevent voter fraud |
4% No, and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18 |
0% Yes, but guarantee every 18 year old receives one at no cost |
2% No, this will disadvantage those who do not have the resources to obtain one |
2% No, and there is little evidence that voter fraud even exists |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 19.6m America voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 19.6m America voters.
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Unique answers from America voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8NDHZFH4yrs4Y
Yes but guarantee that everyone can get one once they turn 18
@5BD4K5Q4yrs4Y
Yes, but make having an ID free for every citizen
@9G9C49K12mos12MO
Yes, but the government should provide one to all citizens free of charge and register citizens automatically on their 18th birthday
@8HFKMFY4yrs4Y
Yes, but guarantee everyone gets ID and register citizens when they turn 18, otherwise no.
@8MQHB9C4yrs4Y
Yes because somebody could easily steal someones ID.
@98WXD352yrs2Y
Yes, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote
@59VC7RD4yrs4Y
No. The only voter fraud that has been proved is perpetrated by political parties, not voters.
@9SYN6CF1mo1MO
Yes, but guarantee every 18 year old receives one at no cost and is automatically registered to vote
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