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WolverineDG

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40. If you have your registration card, you do not need to show ID

Sat Oct 27, 2012, 09:51 AM

Oct 2012

That has always been the law in Texas. You can just show up to the polls, tell them your name & address, they look you up on the voter rolls, & then check your ID to make sure the information matches. So, yes, ID *IS* required IF you don't have your voter registration card (& most people don't---mine is on my fridge so I don't lose it)

This is why many people (self included) don't have a problem with showing ID at the polls. We're already doing it anyway. (Now what forms of ID count is another matter entirely....)

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Beware of voter-suppression mischief in Texas [View all] Caretha Oct 2012 OP

K & R. Thanks, Caretha for taking the time to give us the eye witness report. freshwest Oct 2012 #1

My fear is that dishonest election workers will go ahead and demand the extra ID from people who northoftheborder Oct 2012 #2

I thought about that too Caretha Oct 2012 #3

It's a 50/50 split of Dem Reps poll workers. Lone_Star_Dem Oct 2012 #5

She didn't look at my card long enough Caretha Oct 2012 #6

Did they scan the voter registration card? Gothmog Oct 2012 #22

The poll worker did ask me Caretha Oct 2012 #31

that's to make sure you get the right ballot nt WolverineDG Oct 2012 #41

She should have paid more attention than that. Lone_Star_Dem Oct 2012 #48

It is suppose to be a 50/50 split Gothmog Oct 2012 #46

I've never been unfortunate enough to run into that. Lone_Star_Dem Oct 2012 #47

It is my position that a good Democratic Poll worker is worth ten poll watchers Gothmog Oct 2012 #49

Do you know if it's changed since 2008? Lone_Star_Dem Oct 2012 #50

This is a new course Gothmog Oct 2012 #52

There is no voter photo ID law in force in Texas. upi402 Oct 2012 #4

Went for voter training recently, ID is not required in Texas Thinkingabout Oct 2012 #7

I early voted Monday with my voter registration card - TBF Oct 2012 #8

I use a different form of ID each election Gothmog Oct 2012 #13

That is good to know - I have a Costco card so that could be handy! :) TBF Oct 2012 #33

During early voting a ID is required under Texas law. oneshooter Oct 2012 #9

You are completely wrong Caretha Oct 2012 #10

They didn't ask me for additional ID - I used my voter registration card. TBF Oct 2012 #34

No, I voted early in the general election in 2008 & used my registration card WolverineDG Oct 2012 #43

Voter ID is required in Texas but not a photo id Gothmog Oct 2012 #11

I showed no form of ID Caretha Oct 2012 #12

Your voter registration certificate is a form of ID Gothmog Oct 2012 #14

That is not the point Caretha Oct 2012 #15

I think there is misunderstanding blogslut Oct 2012 #16

I am running the voter protection efforts in my county Gothmog Oct 2012 #19

I think that's pretty awesome blogslut Oct 2012 #21

I am competing for volunteers right now Gothmog Oct 2012 #26

Give your daughter a hug from me blogslut Oct 2012 #28

I went to vote with my youngest this year Gothmog Oct 2012 #37

Thanks for that blogslut Oct 2012 #39

I apologize for my earlier post Caretha Oct 2012 #30

No problem Gothmog Oct 2012 #32

I think there was a misunderstanding too Caretha Oct 2012 #29

It's nice to know other DUers anywhere in Texas - TBF Oct 2012 #35

It's all good blogslut Oct 2012 #38

holy shit 8 track mind Oct 2012 #17

Report this to the State Party Gothmog Oct 2012 #18

thanks for the info 8 track mind Oct 2012 #20

Good Gothmog Oct 2012 #23

Had i known this info 8 track mind Oct 2012 #24

K&R n/t 8 track mind Oct 2012 #25

K&R Bozita Oct 2012 #27

I early voted in TX. There was a sign posted: PHOTO ID IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS ELECTION. Honeycombe8 Oct 2012 #36

If you have your registration card, you do not need to show ID WolverineDG Oct 2012 #40

Your expired voter registration card should also work Gothmog Oct 2012 #45

Wasn't asked for mine here in the People's Republic of Austin. hobbit709 Oct 2012 #42

Idiot election judges are requiring photo ids in two locations today Gothmog Oct 2012 #44

Go Get 'em Gothmog! Caretha Oct 2012 #51