You do know the difference between a registration form and a ballot, right?
You also know that a form that's not turned in..means nothing, right?
Of course, you know that one must attest under perjury that they are entitled to vote, right?
No doubt, you know that most places require ID of some sort, right?
Oh yeah, what you might not know is that the California policies that you are railing about have been Federal policies for quite some time now~
Each state sets its own voter ID rules. Most require you to bring identification to vote in person. Know your state’s voter ID laws before going to the polls.
www.usa.gov
Special ID rules for some first-time voters
According to federal law, first-time voters must show identification when they vote on Election Day if:
- They did not register in person, and
- They did not show ID when they registered
Acceptable forms of ID you can show when you vote include:
- Current and valid photo identification
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- Current utility bill
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- Bank statement
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- Government check
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- Paycheck
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- A government-issued document that shows your name and address
Procedures for voting without ID
Even if you do not have a form of ID that your state asks for, you may be able to vote.
Some states may ask you to sign a form affirming your identity. Find out if you can vote in your state without ID and what information you may need to provide when you vote.
Other states will let you cast a provisional ballot.
- States use provisional ballots when there is a question about a voter's eligibility.
- They keep your provisional ballot separate until they investigate your eligibility. You may have to return to show an acceptable form of ID within a few days, or the ballot will not count.
Learn more about provisional ballots and if you may need to cast one in your state.