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Voter Photo ID

Threat to Voting Rights is Real (Press Release)

Section 5 has helped transform American democracy from a restricted, segregated past to one of remarkable inclusion,” said MacNamara. “The importance of the outcome of this case cannot be overstated."

Rally to Protect the Voting Rights Act! (Blog)

We are participating in a rally at the Supreme Court on February 27, starting with a press briefing at 8:30 am and the rally running from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. If you’re in the DC area, join us!

2013 – No Rest for the Weary (Blog)

Voting rights have been under attack in state legislatures across the country for more than a decade and there are no signs of it letting up in 2013.

Voter turnout big in Milwaukee, small issues arise at polls statewide (News Clips)

"Voters are not required to show photo ID’s. But Andrea Kaminski of the League of Women Voters tweeted that poll workers in Onalaska were said to be asking for ID’s and the, 'issue has been resolved.'"

MN only state to vote down voter ID referendum (News Clips)

"Voter ID opponents claimed victory early Wednesday morning with 95 percent of precincts reporting only 45.8 percent in favor of the proposed amendment that would require photographic identification for voting."

Letter: Cast a ballot (News Clips)

"[KS] Voters, who for whatever reason do not have a photo ID by Tuesday, should still go to the polls to vote. They should make sure to get a provisional ballot and cast it there."

Voters should know what to bring to the polls (News Clips)

"As the Nov. 6 election approaches, it is appropriate to remind [AL] voters that they will need to bring verification of their identity to the polls. However, a photo identification is not necessary for this election."

Groups assisting voters who need photo IDs (News Clips)

"Because Indiana is one of four states having what is known as a “strict” photo identification requirement to vote and some registered voters may lack the required state-issued identification, the Montgomery County League of Women Voters and the county Republican and Democratic parties have joined together to offer assistance to people who need to obtain the required identification, including providing transportation to the local Bureau of Motor Vehicles License Branch."

League of Women Voters president on group's opposition to voter ID amendment (News Clips)

" With three weeks left to go before the election, groups in Minnesota are ramping up their efforts related to the two proposed constitutional amendments that will be on the ballot.

Photo ID shouldn't be required to vote (News Clips)

... For those who believe that identification requirements are not a barrier to voting, I ask that you consider the callers League of Women Voters talks to every election day. They include the man we helped on the day of the last primary election who is homeless and does not have access to his documents.