Reports Of Poll Workers Requesting ID In Ferguson - Missouri, Not A Voter ID State

[kpete]

Reports Of Poll Workers Requesting ID In Missouri, Not A Voter ID State

SHARE St. LOUIS, MO — The National Bar Association President Pamela Meanes told ThinkProgress today that poll workers are asking for two forms of ID if individuals can’t produce a photo ID. So far, there’s one incident in Ferguson and one incident in Jennings. Photo ID is not required to vote in Missouri.

http://thinkprogress.org/election/2014/11/02/3587428/election-2014-liveblog/

[madamvlb]

1. I was asked for ID in Pennsylvania

We are not required to have it. They asked and I politely handed them my drivers license. I then watched as they jotted down what type of id I showed and asked the poll worker why I was being asked for my ID, her response was.....It helps us find your name faster? WTF...

[marions ghost]

2. have you reported that

to the Board of Elections and other election watch groups?

[kpete]

3. xlnt advice

stay vigilant

peace,
kp

[marions ghost]

8. Oh yeah, Vigilance R Us

I've seen all sorts of voter suppression and discouragement when I worked in elections.

I call this type "Santa's little helpers." The creativity of the elves is nothing short of amazing. They get away with it because they take advantage of the confusion of the system.

This sort of thing should be reported immediately--on voting day. Ultimately these sleezeballs should have to answer for it and be removed. If incidents are reported, the offending precinct will be investigated.

[madamvlb]

5. Yes..

I called and had to leave a message.

[marions ghost]

9. That's OK

glad to hear you did report and you might want to follow it up with notifying a voting rights group.

[TBF]

4. TX is a voter ID state now -

I handed the poll worker my ID and voter card when I walked in. I registered as a dem in 2008 (so I could caucus for Obama) so I took both. Everything matched their records and the only question they asked me was whether I still live at the address on the ID which I do.

[GitRDun]

6. Illinois has a good system. No ID required.

They have you sign a sheet of paper that has the signature you made when you registered to vote on it.

The compare signature and give you a ballot.

Easy Peazy!

[JaneyVee]

7. Same here in NY. Ask your name, sign sheet, vote, done.