Strict: Voters without acceptable identification must vote on a provisional ballot and also take additional steps after Election Day for it to be counted.In New Hampshire, election officials will send a letter to anyone who signed a challenged voter affidavit because they did not show an ID, and these voters must return the mailing, confirming that they are indeed in residence as indicated on the affidavit. No action on the part of the voter is required. After the close of Election Day, election officials will determine (via a signature check or other verification) whether the voter was eligible and registered, and therefore whether the provisional ballot should be counted. In some of the “non-strict” states (Colorado, Florida, Montana, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah and Vermont), voters who do not show required identification may vote on a provisional ballot. For instance, a voter may sign an affidavit of identity, or poll workers may be permitted to vouch for the voter. Non-strict: At least some v oters without acceptable identification have an option to cast a ballot that will be counted without further action on the part of the voter.(To see this difference, look at the rows in Table 1.) These laws fit two categories, non-strict and strict. If a voter fails to show the ID that is asked for by law, states provide alternatives. (To see this difference, look at the columns in Table 1.) Procedures for when a voter does not have identification Using this categorization for laws that are in effect as of April 2023, 19 states ask for a photo ID and 16 states also accept non-photo IDs. Other states accept non-photo identification such as a bank statement with name and address or other document that does not necessarily have a photo. Some states request or require voters to show an identification document that has a photo on it, such as a driver’s license, state-issued identification card, military ID, tribal ID and many other forms of ID. These two categorization schemes can and do overlap. NCSL categorizes voter ID laws in two ways: wh at type of ID is required (photo or non-photo) and what actions are available for voters who do not have ID (strict or non-strict). More details can be found on the map and two tables below. Please note that this page reflects the current voter ID laws for in-person voting, not absentee/mail voting. See "State-by-State In-Effect Voter ID Requirements" (Table 2 below) for citations and details on which IDs are accepted and what happens when a voter does not have ID. All voters, regardless of the type of verification required by the states, are subject to perjury charges if they vote under false pretenses. Opponents say there is little fraud of this kind, and the burden on voters unduly restricts the right to vote and imposes unnecessary costs and administrative burdens on elections administrators. Proponents argue increasing identification requirements can prevent in-person voter impersonation and increase public confidence in the election process. See NCSL’s Voter Verification Without ID Documents. Most frequently, other identifying information provided at the polling place, such as a signature, is checked against information on file. use other methods to verify the identity of voters. This page will be updated to reflect the new requirement once the law’s details are available. During the November 2022 midterm elections, Nebraska became the 36th state to require voter ID when voters approved a citizen initiative requiring photo ID. ![]() IntroductionĪ total of 35 states have laws requesting or requiring voters to show some form of identification at the polls. ![]() You can find your local election official's website and contact information by using this database from the US Vote Foundation. If you are a voter looking for assistance, please contact your local election official. Please Note: Our organization does not run elections and cannot provide legal advice.
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