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 that change once the law goes into effect. It takes effect April 7, 2023, and will move Ohio from the strict non-photo category to the strict photo category. In January 2023, Ohio enacted HB 458, which established a photo ID requirement.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.
