Voter Identification Measures Appear on Ballots in Six States

Why it matters locally: While Texas is not one of the six states directly considering new voter identification measures on their ballots this year, the national trend could influence future legislative discussions in the state, which already has stringent voter ID laws.

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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.