Category: Voter ID

Officials Dispute Need for Voter ID in Their States

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Since the 2010 midterm elections and the Republican takeover of several state houses, the fight to enact controversial photo voter... Read more

Virginia Senate Members to Deliberate Over Unnecessary Voter Verification Bill

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The Virginia House of Delegates recently approved House Bill 1560. The changes proposed in this bill are subtle and come... Read more

Missouri Attempts to Revive Unconstitutional Voter ID Law

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The saga began five years ago when the Missouri legislature passed a photo ID bill that the Missouri Supreme Court... Read more

Minnesota Republicans’ Efforts to Pass Voter ID Don’t Compute

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Today, members of the Minnesota House will hear two controversial bills that could cost the state millions and hamper voter... Read more

Voter ID Bill Advances in South Carolina

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The South Carolina House advanced a bill to require voters to show photo ID before voting at the polls. According... Read more

Fear Tactics Used to Promote Voter Suppression in 2011

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This week, newly elected Republicans took office in several states, many of whom have big plans for the future of... Read more

Voter Fraud Myth Drives Voter ID Issue Into 2011

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“There’s this idea that dozens of people are coming to polling places every hour claiming to be someone else,” said... Read more

The Silent Majority: How False Mandates May Lead to Regressive Laws

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The people spoke on November 2, say conservatives who made gains in the House and Senate. However, all this talk... Read more

Voter ID Adopted in Oklahoma, Debuted in Idaho on Tuesday

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Oklahoma voters will soon be required to show ID when heading to the polls after July 2011, thanks to a... Read more

How Public Misconceptions about Voter Fraud Result in the Disenfranchisement of Legitimate Voters

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According to a recent poll, 20 percent of Americans believe a defunct community organization will steal the midterm elections. Even... Read more