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Wisconsin Kicks Off In-Person Absentee Voting as Supreme Court Race and Voter ID Law Amendment Heat Up April Ballot

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MILWAUKEE — Ahead of the April 1 election, Wisconsin voters face decisions that extend beyond electing officials, with in-person absentee voting opening Tuesday. A prominent item on the ballot is the potential constitutional amendment of the state’s existing voter ID requirement. Voters will cast their ballots on whether to formalize the need for photo identification at polling stations into the Wisconsin constitution. This constitutional amendment, labeled as QUESTION 1, seeks to embed photo ID requisites for voting into the fabric of state law, which would make it more challenging to alter in the future. Proponents … Read more

Exploring the States Where No ID is Required for In-Person Voting: A Comprehensive List

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As Election Day approaches, voters across the United States are preparing to cast their ballots in various state and local elections. However, the requirements to vote, particularly whether or not a voter needs to present identification at the polls, can vary significantly from one state to another. Understandably, this has led to a mix of confusion and controversy around voter ID laws, which supporters argue prevent fraud, while opponents claim they suppress voter turnout, particularly among minorities and low-income citizens. In the United States, there are currently 15 states where voters are not required to … Read more