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Voter Photo ID

Did you know that in some states you can't vote without a photo ID like a driver's license? The state says that such laws are necessary to prevent voter fraud, despite the lack of evidence.

Civil rights advocates and voting experts have widely criticized these laws for creating unnecessary obstacles for people less likely to have such IDs, including seniors, people with disabilities, students, people of color, and people on fixed income.

Resources

• The Facts on Voter ID
• Each State's Requirements for Voter Identification

Feature Stories

• U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Indiana Voter ID Law - 5/1/08
• Voting Rights Advocates Challenge Voter ID Laws - 1/7/08
• Justice Official Questioned about Contentious Remarks - 10/31/07
• Second Version of Georgia Voter I.D. Law Signed into Law - 1/27/06
• Civil Rights Groups Deem Voter I.D. Bill Discriminatory - 10/9/06
• Critics Cite Problems With Carter-Baker Commission National Voter I.D. Proposal - 10/25/05
• Despite Strong Opposition, DOJ Approves Georgia Voter I.D. Bill - 8/31/05
• Groups Urge DOJ to Reject Georgia Voter I.D. Bill - 8/24/05
• National Voter I.D. Cards: A "Remedy in Search of a Problem" - 7/14/05