I'm not in Chicago, but I'm in IL, didn't have to show ID, and I voted early.
They ask your name, then ask to confirm the address you live at, and match it up with your registration.
Did yall have to show ID to vote? I’m in Chicago and they didn’t ask for ID… 🤔 👀
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They ask your name, then ask to confirm the address you live at, and match it up with your registration.
That makes sense. Thanks for a well written response.
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Not to mention is some impoverished areas the only DMV is a major commute
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I have a good time when I go out of my mind..
A valid photo ID should be required to vote in every state.
Do you need photo ID to vote in the 2024 election? Here's a state-by-state look at requirements
As voters prepare to make their final decision in the 2024 presidential race, here's a breakdown of voter ID laws by state.www.cbsnews.com
Voter ID laws are a solution to a problem that doesn't exist. Study after study has shown that in-person voter fraud is exceedingly rare, yet these laws persist, disproportionately impacting Black voters. Under our current system, where there are bad actors actively working to suppress the Black vote, voter ID laws are not neutral, they're harmful. States have even been caught closing DMVs in predominantly Black areas, intentionally making it harder for people to get an ID and, by extension, to vote.They told me that if you want voter ID laws, then you’re an evil republican…
If voter ID requirements were truly about securing elections, then we'd see genuine efforts to ensure every eligible voter has an ID. Until we remove EVERY barrier to obtaining an ID, from cost and transportation challenges to access for people in remote areas, voter ID laws will continue to serve as an exclusionary tool. I would support voter ID laws only *after* comprehensive reforms are enacted to guarantee that every American can easily obtain an ID. In a system of honest actors, with no barriers, voter ID laws could be fair, but in our current reality? No fracking way.
Like, think about it like this: If voter ID laws are genuinely about securing elections, then why isn't there more demand for a national ID that guarantees every legal citizen access? Imagine a system where each citizen automatically receives a secure, government-issued ID at 18, at no cost, which also registers them to vote. This would ensure that no one has to overcome unnecessary barriers, like finding a DMV or paying fees, just to access their constitutional right.
If the true intent behind voter ID laws is integrity rather than exclusion like supporters claim, then shouldn't we support policies that guarantee universal access to ID?
They do. I lived in Chicago for decades and I always had to show ID, but I guess now posters are saying it is no longer needed.I thought everyone needed an ID to vote?
I asked you why IDs should be required. Answer that first.
Voted in NJ, no ID needed
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People who don't think voter ID is required to vote reminds me of cops who said it wasn't necessary to have bodycams.
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How did they identify you?
I gave my name... I think they asked for my address. and then that was it. I voted on Sunday with early voting, not sure if that makes a difference
In Chicago, wrote my name and address and that was it. Had my I.D. and card just in case, so oh well.
Exactly! They're in here acting brand new. How about if you think you can vote twice. Go do it and come tell us what happened lol
There are several mechanisms in place to prevent people from voting multiple times, even in the absence of voter ID requirements in some areas. In the U.S., these mechanisms include:
1. **Voter Registration**: In most states, individuals must register to vote, and their registration details are carefully maintained and checked against lists to ensure they don’t vote more than once.
2. **Polling Place Lists**: When you show up to vote, election officials use a list of registered voters for that district. They check your name off when you cast your ballot, making it nearly impossible to vote again in the same location.
3. **Electronic Voting Systems**: In some places, voting is done electronically, and these systems are designed to prevent duplicate entries. In precinct-based voting systems, ballots are also often scanned or physically marked, so the machine or staff can detect attempts to vote more than once.
4. **Voter Verification**: Even in areas without strict photo ID laws, most states use other methods to verify identity, such as signatures, addresses, or using partial Social Security numbers to ensure voters are who they say they are.
5. **Cross-checking by States**: Many states participate in a cross-checking program where they compare voter rolls across different states to ensure that individuals aren’t registered and voting in more than one state.
6. **Penalties for Fraud**: Voter fraud, including voting more than once, is a felony in most states and can result in criminal prosecution. This acts as a deterrent for anyone considering attempting to vote multiple times.
While there’s a debate about the need for stricter ID requirements, these safeguards—along with penalties for fraud—help ensure the integrity of the voting system. It's also worth noting that studies have shown that in-person voter fraud, including voting multiple times, is exceedingly rare.
1. **Voter Registration**: In most states, individuals must register to vote, and their registration details are carefully maintained and checked against lists to ensure they don’t vote more than once.
2. **Polling Place Lists**: When you show up to vote, election officials use a list of registered voters for that district. They check your name off when you cast your ballot, making it nearly impossible to vote again in the same location.
3. **Electronic Voting Systems**: In some places, voting is done electronically, and these systems are designed to prevent duplicate entries. In precinct-based voting systems, ballots are also often scanned or physically marked, so the machine or staff can detect attempts to vote more than once.
4. **Voter Verification**: Even in areas without strict photo ID laws, most states use other methods to verify identity, such as signatures, addresses, or using partial Social Security numbers to ensure voters are who they say they are.
5. **Cross-checking by States**: Many states participate in a cross-checking program where they compare voter rolls across different states to ensure that individuals aren’t registered and voting in more than one state.
6. **Penalties for Fraud**: Voter fraud, including voting more than once, is a felony in most states and can result in criminal prosecution. This acts as a deterrent for anyone considering attempting to vote multiple times.
While there’s a debate about the need for stricter ID requirements, these safeguards—along with penalties for fraud—help ensure the integrity of the voting system. It's also worth noting that studies have shown that in-person voter fraud, including voting multiple times, is exceedingly rare.