Los Angeles to Mandate Photo ID for Homeless in Luxury Hotels, Not for Voting
California is among the 12 states, along with the District of Columbia, that do not require a voter ID for voting. Residents in California are only required to present identification when they vote for the first time. Yes, California’s voting laws are designed to make it accessible for citizens to exercise their right to vote. Voters in California may be asked to show identification at the polls if it is their first time voting in a federal election and they did not provide a driver’s license number, state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number with their registration. However, once identification has been provided initially, no ID is required to vote in subsequent elections.
For those required to show ID at the polling station, acceptable forms can include a driver’s license, state ID card, passport, or other government-issued forms of identification, among several other options. If the identification is not presented, the voter can still cast a provisional ballot, which will be counted once their identity has been verified.
The lack of strict voter ID laws is designed to ensure that voters are not disenfrancished due to lack of formal identification, thus making the process of voting more inclusive to various segments of the population. However, this approach can differ markedly in other states where stricter voter identification requirements are enforced.
California is one of 12 states, plus the District of Columbia, with no voter ID law on the books. Residents must only present their identification for their first-time voting.
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