VOTER ID


“A large majority of countries require voters to provide some form of identification at the ballot box, and in many democracies that identification is specifically a government‑issued photo ID; datasets cited in recent reporting count roughly 176 jurisdictions with voter ID requirements and show that “virtually all” of Europe and most developed countries demand photo IDs for in‑person voting.”Factually.

The remaining 14 (US) states and Washington, D.C. (ALL BLUE STATES!) allow voters to cast ballots in person on Election Day without presenting an ID document.” Newsweek.

These are:

  • California
  • District of Columbia
  • Hawaii
  • Illinois
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachussets
  • Minnesota
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • Nevada
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Vermont
Poll workers assisting voters at a polling station with voter assistance sign and a guide dog present
Voters receive assistance at a polling station with accessible support services.

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