Poll: Most Americans support requiring photo I.D., proof of citizenship to vote
(The Center Square) – Americans – Democrats, Republicans, and Independents – support both early voting policies as well as photo I.D. and proof of citizenship requirements for elections, according to a new poll. Despite the ongoing divide between elected Republicans and Democrats over requiring photo I.D. to vote, a whopping 86% of Americans support it. The poll comes just days from the presidential election with voting underway across the country. ...
Court hearing held on future of NC Voter ID law
Another court hearing on North Carolina's Voter ID law took place today.The case, which started nearly six years ago challenged two constitutional amendments. One of those amendments include lowering the state income tax cap and the other challenges a state voter photo ID requirement.Advocates argue the state's photo ID law discriminates against Black and Hispanic voters and dilutes their voting power.Lawyers for the group say the law violates section two of the Voting Rights Act as well as the 14th and 15th amendments.Republican state lawmakers say the ID requirement, which took effect last year, builds voter confidence in elections.Today the...
Do you need an ID to vote in New York?
At your local voting site, poll workers compare the signatures of New Yorkers to verify their identities. Although you wouldn't typically need to present an identification card on Election Day, you must have already presented one when you initially registered to vote.
Letter: As you get ready to vote, remember to bring photo ID to polls
Many voters haven’t cast a ballot since our state’s voter ID requirement went into effect in 2023. As you plan to vote in this critical election this fall, please remember to bring your ID with you to the polls. Most of us will simply show our state driver’s license, but many other types of photo ID will be accepted. The N.C. State Board of Elections’ website has more information at ncsbe.gov. ...