Politics
Voters in at least six states face ballot measures on voter ID requirements
Proposals in multiple states seek to codify or tighten voter identification laws during this year's primary and general elections.
The short version
- At least six states are considering voter ID ballot measures this year, the highest number recorded in a single year according to Ballotpedia.
- Oklahoma is holding the first vote during its primary runoff to codify existing voter ID policies in its state constitution, while states such as Arizona, Nevada, and North Carolina will vote on stricter requirements this fall.
- Voters across the country will also weigh in on other election-related measures, including citizenship requirements, ranked-choice voting, and redistricting rules.
Key facts
- Ballotpedia reports that voters in at least six states are considering voter ID measures this year, representing a single-year record.[NPR]
- Oklahoma voters are considering a primary runoff measure to formally incorporate current voter ID requirements into the state constitution.[NPR]
- Voters in Arizona, Nevada, and North Carolina will decide on proposals to tighten voter ID rules during the fall general election.[NPR]
- According to the Voting Rights Lab, legislators in eight states enacted stricter voter ID laws earlier this year.[NPR]
- Additional fall ballot measures involve proposals on noncitizen voting restrictions, Alaska's ranked-choice voting system, Maryland redistricting, and Massachusetts primary rules.[NPR]
What remains uncertain
- The final outcome of the ballot measures across the participating states remains unknown until votes are cast and certified.[NPR]