Here's my thought:

For federal positions (House, Senate, President) all states have the same requirements. Either government issued photo ID, givernment non-photo ID, or no ID.

Each state can determine what/how their state voter ID (as noted above) is for governor, state representative, mayors, non-federal positions, etc.

Sure, some states will balk and may require two different ballots but... The federal positions' voter ID is defined and the states' voter ID is determined by each state.

In Tennessee it is very simple. TN State photo ID including Handgun Permit, US Passport or Military Photo ID .
https://sos.tn.gov/elections/voter-id-requirements

The cheaters wouldn't want that.

I work at a polling place that was about 3 dems to every 1 republican. This time it was almost 1 to 1!

I'd say about 3 out of 4 hand us their ID anyway. We cannot ask for it unless if check in prompts us.

So the mass of Dem voters I see WANT to show ID. I heared many comments that support ID to vote.

In 2024, you need proof of identity to:

1. Open a bank account
2. Get on an airplane
3. Purchase a firearm

But not to vote. It's insane.

@Broadside

I couldn't agree with you more. It is insanity!

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Originally posted by Broadside:
In 2024, you need proof of identity to:

1. Open a bank account
2. Get on an airplane
3. Purchase a firearm

But not to vote. It's insane.

Also:

buying alcohol
opening a bank account
applying for food stamps
applying for welfare
applying for Medicaid
applying for Social Security
renting or buying a house
buying or renting a car
flying on an airplane
getting married
purchasing a gun
adopting a pet
applying for a hunting license
renting a hotel room
getting a fishing license
buying a cell phone
picking up prescription medication
visiting a casino
holding a protest or rally
donating blood, purchasing mature-rated video games
purchasing tobacco
applying for unemployment benefits
get a bus pass

As much as requiring an ID would help, enacting stricter laws on how ballots are handled and counted may have the best impact on having fair elections.

The BS going on in PA is proof enough that the voter ID doesn't matter, they'd have counted the vote anyway as long as it had a D selected.

Jail terms for people like the commissioners in PA who ignored the court ruling on ballot counting.

The only way that happens, ID and better laws on voting is to turn Blue States Red and change he laws. D will never turn to fixing voting issues until those same issues start costing them elections..

quote:

Originally posted by HRK:
As much as requiring an ID would help, enacting stricter laws on how ballots are handled and counted may have the best impact on having fair elections.

Jail terms for people like the commissioners in PA who ignored the court ruling on ballot counting.

Wholeheartedly agree.

too complicated. you have California where they even passed a law to make it illegal to ask or show an ID.