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Voters in Many States Will Need to Show ID this Year – Get the Info You Need

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In just over two weeks, you’ll be joining with your neighbors, friends and family to weigh in on the important issues facing your community by voting on Election Day. Now is the time to start preparing by thinking about how and when you’ll vote.

In addition to getting ready to vote as you have in years past, voters in many states may also need to show voter identification in order to cast a ballot.

Will you need to show voter ID? Enter your address at VOTE411.org to find the information you need to cast your ballot. We list the most up-to-date information regarding elections laws and ID requirements in every state, including what forms of identification are accepted in each state.

Enter your address at VOTE411.org to build your personalized voting guide and begin planning for how and when you’ll cast your ballot. VOTE411.org provides you with important elections information, including early and absentee voting options; candidate information for every voter in America; and details on nearby candidate debates and forums, so you can hear directly from the candidates on the issues that matter most to you.

This Election Day – Tuesday, November 4 – millions of voters will head to the polls to influence the policies and issues that are addressed by our elected officials. These elections are about our jobs, our health, our communities, our security and our future.

These elections are about us and we all need to weigh in. Make sure you’re ready to vote and find out if you need to show identification when voting this year.

Voting allows you to make an impact on critical issues and policies. Please help make sure your friends and family are also prepared to vote this year.

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