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Photo ID for Voting: Myth or Reality | Durham News
A nationwide photo ID voting requirement is gaining momentum, with an ad claiming 83% of Americans support it—and that most of the world already does. But the reality is more complex: while 36 states have some form of voter ID law (10 requiring photo ID), many allow alternatives. Fourteen states and D.C. don’t ask for ID at all. The SAVE America Act, which passed the House, would mandate government-issued IDs and proof of citizenship—and even require ID copies for mail-in ballots—but it’s stalled in the Senate. Polls show broad support, but the wording often ignores nuances. Critics warn…
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