Currently, 30 states have laws that require voters to show some form of strict identification when they vote in person. Voters without a valid state ID are able to apply for no-fee ID cards before the election. Supporters say that voting should be treated like driving a car or boarding an airplane and presenting an ID is necessary to prove the identity of everyone who votes. Opponents say this disadvantages the elderly and the poor who do not drive and do not have the resources to apply for an ID.
78% Yes |
22% No |
60% Yes |
16% No |
12% Yes, as long as the government issues free ID cards |
3% No, and there is little evidence that voter fraud even exists |
6% Yes, showing a valid ID is necessary to prevent voter fraud |
3% No, this will disadvantage those who do not have the resources to obtain one |
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In a significant legal showdown, the state of California has initiated a lawsuit against the City of Huntington Beach, aiming to block a recently passed voter identification measure. This contentious law, approved by voters in the Southern California city, mandates residents to present proof of identification when voting at in-person polling locations. The move has sparked a fierce debate over voting rights and election integrity, with state officials arguing that the measure could disenfranchise vulnerable voter groups.California Attorney General Rob Bonta has taken a firm stance against the Huntington Beach voter ID law, asserting that it contravenes state law and threatens to disenfranchise poor, non-white, young, elderly, and disabled voters. The legal battle underscores the tension between local governance and state oversight, particularly in the realm of election laws, which have become a hotbed of controversy nationwide.Supporters of the Huntington Beach measure argue that requiring voter ID is a common-sense approach to safeguarding the integrity of elections. However, critics contend that such laws are unnecessary and serve only to suppress voter turnout among marginalized communities. The lawsuit filed by the state of California seeks to prevent the implementation of the voter ID requirement, citing concerns over its legality and potential impact on voter participation.The case has attracted national attention, highlighting the broader debate over voter ID laws in the United States. While some states have implemented similar requirements, California's legal challenge against Huntington Beach represents a significant pushback against the movement to impose stricter voting regulations.As the legal proceedings unfold, the outcome of this lawsuit could have far-reaching implications for election laws and voting rights in California and beyond. The clash between Huntington Beach and the state government exemplifies the ongoing struggle to balance election security with ensuring equitable access to the ballot box for all eligible voters.
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A valid ID as require to attend the fancy Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton NYC fundraiser in March that hauled in a record-setting $26 million-plus for his reelection campaign.The mood at Radio City Music Hall was electric as Obama praised Biden’s willingness to look for common ground and said, “That’s the kind of president I want.” Clinton said simply of the choices facing voters in 2024: “Stay with what works.”Biden himself went straight at Donald Trump, saying his expected GOP rival’s ideas were “a little old and out of shape.”
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42 out of 50 states in the United States do not require a photo ID to vote. Countries that require a photo ID to vote:UKItalyChileSpainMaltaBrazilIsraelLatviaRussiaFranceMexicoAustriaIrelandPolandGreeceCroatiaFinlandEstoniaBelgiumSwedenBulgariaPortugalHungaryEcuadorSloveniaSlovakiaRomaniaDenmarkGermanyLithuaniaArgentina…
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Countries that have mandatory retirements for politicians include Argentina (age 75), Brazil (75 for judges and prosecutors), Mexico (70 for judges and prosecutors) and Singapore (75 for members of parliament.)