Va. Democrats' proposals include scrapping photo ID requirement, allowing no-excuse absentee voting
Registered voters in Virginia could find themselves with ample time to cast election ballots, no questions asked, under proposed voting reforms widely supported by Democrats.
Democrats — who will now control the General Assembly and the governor’s veto pen — have long supported easing the voter experience to allow more Virginians to participate. Ahead of the 2020 legislative session, that could mean a wider window for absentee voting that doesn’t require voters to have a sanctioned reason for wanting to do so.
Democrats are also seeking to eliminate the requirement that voters show a photo ID, while adding other possible ID forms.
“Why do we make it difficult for individuals to exercise their right to vote?” said Sen. Mamie Locke, D-Hampton, the Senate Democratic Caucus chairwoman. Locke and Del. Joe Lindsey, D-Norfolk, filed legislation that would allow registered voters to present employee and student ID cards, utility bills and other forms of identification.
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