Since 2011, twelve states have passed laws that require a photo identification to vote. Supporters argue that ID’s are needed to increase confidence in elections and prevent voter fraud. Critics argue that voter fraud rarely exists and that ID requirements are intended to suppress turnout by economically disadvantaged voters.
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@8WJ6Z3M3yrs3Y
A form that can prove state residency should be required, not necessarily a photo ID.
@4TT4TK33yrs3Y
No, allow signature verification against other forms of ID.
@93G8JBP3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if photo IDs are provided for free to all citizens
@728K6Y23yrs3Y
Yes but provide it at no cost and increase information security
@5PYQTKR4yrs4Y
Only if there is adequate evidence that it does NOT negatively effect suffrage
@6K8N8XC3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if the ID is provided free of charge to all eligible voters and distributed to them by mail.
@8BXNXCH5yrs5Y
Yes because they need all your information and make sure you are at the right age limit to vote.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but make them free and easy to obtain so that the economically disadvantaged can regularly participate in the democratic voting process
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but make them free and easier to obtain so that the economically disadvantaged can regularly participate in the democratic voting process
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but make them free and easier to obtain to assist and encourage voter participation among the economically disadvantaged. Automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, this will disadvantage those who do not have the resources to obtain a photo ID, and there is little evidence that voter fraud exists.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but make them free and easier to obtain so that the economically disadvantaged can have access to them and regularly participate in the voting process.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, there is little evidence that voter fraud even exists, and such a requirement has the intent to discourage voting participation by the economically challenged
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but make them free and easy to obtain so that the economically disadvantaged can regularly participate in the voting process
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, there is little evidence that voter fraud exists, and such a requirement will disadvantage those who do not have the resources to obtain one
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but make them free and easier to obtain so that the economically disadvantaged can participate in the voting process on a regular basis
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but make the ID's free and easier to obtain so that the economically disadvantaged can regularly participate in the voting process
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but make them free and easier to obtain to assist the economically disadvantaged in voter participation. Automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but make them free and easier to obtain to encourage voter participation among the economically disadvantaged. Automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but make them free and easier to obtain so that all persons, including the economically disadvantaged, can regularly participate in the voting process
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
No, this requirement is intended to suppress turnout by economically disadvantaged voters and voter fraud rarely exists
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
No, there is little evidence that voter fraud even exists, and this requirement will suppress voter turnout by those who are economically disadvantaged
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but make them free and easier to obtain so that all persons - including the economically disadvantaged - can regularly participate in the voting process
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
No, there is little evidence that voter fraud even exists and this requirement will suppress voter turnout by those who are economically disadvantaged
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, but make them free and easier to obtain so that the economically disadvantaged can participate in the voting process.
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, but make them free and easier to obtain so those whom are economically disadvantaged can regularly participate in the voting process.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but make them free and easier to obtain so that the economically disadvantaged can participate in the voting process
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but make the ID's free and easier to obtain to help the economically disadvantaged
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but make the ID's free and easier to obtain to assist the economically disadvantaged
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but make the ID's free and easier to obtain so the economically disadvantaged can participate in the voting process.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but make the ID's free and easier to obtain so that the economically disadvantaged can regularly participate in the voting process.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but make the ID's free and easier to obtain so the economically disadvantaged can regularly participate in the voting process.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, this would disadvantage those who don't have the resources to obtain one and there is little evidence that voter fraud even exists
@8J7NRL24yrs4Y
Yes, but make sure all voters have access to a free id
@8JXC6F84yrs4Y
Only to prove you are a citizen
@8LSVCGK4yrs4Y
Yes, provide IDs to those who can't afford it
@8PDNMG34yrs4Y
I think they should have some sort of proof that they are who they say they are, and that they are a U.S. citizen. So, people who don't have ID can vote.
@8QMB29J4yrs4Y
Yes, both photo and fingerprint
@8RX4LRK4yrs4Y
Yes, and federal funding should be used to ensure everyone can get one conveniently and free-of-charge
@8THH6VK4yrs4Y
No; this will disadvantage those who do not have the resources to obtain one and there is little evidence that voter fraud even exists, and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18
@8X9F8T73yrs3Y
Yes, but give a free ID to every citizen
@938PWY63yrs3Y
Photo ID should be required to register to vote. Voting itself should not require photo ID.
@93Q2QJK3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if photo ID is made free and easily accessible
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