Voter Identification Measures Appear on Ballots in Six States

Why it matters locally: While District of Columbia has its own established voter identification policies, the national conversation around voter ID laws, as evidenced by these ballot measures, could influence federal legislative discussions that impact election administration nationwide, including in the District.

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Voters in at least six states will consider ballot measures related to voter identification this year. This number represents the highest volume of voter ID measures appearing on statewide ballots in any single year. Among the states where these measures will be presented to voters are three that observers widely categorize as politically competitive, often referred to as swing states.