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Originally Posted by Sandtrap328
A couple of things in Sowell's article made me wonder a bit. As stated above, absentee ballots would be sent out to people who never asked forthem. Who would send them out? It is only done by request.
Also, the article stated that free photo ID is available for all people. I do not think that is true. A Florida photo ID card costs about $50. Where are photo ID cards free?
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Colorado mailed out a ballot to every registered voter without requests for them:
"DENVER—A new election system using all mail-in ballots faces an immediate test in Colorado, with tight Senate, House and gubernatorial races that are being closely watched nationally.
Hoping to boost turnout, the Democrat-led legislature here passed a law a year ago requiring Colorado to use mail-in ballots in virtually all elections. Some Republicans, including the secretary of state, have voiced concern about mandating the system statewide, saying that relying so heavily on the postal service could cause problems, especially for rural voters. Democrats have said that the two other states with all-mail elections, Washington and Oregon, have experienced few problems……"
Colorado Mail-In Voting Gets Early Test - WSJ - WSJ
"Washington State votes by mail. Vote by mail is convenient and gives you extra time to learn about the ballot measures and candidates before casting your vote.
1. Receive your ballot
Your ballot is mailed to you at least 18 days before each election. To receive your ballot, your voter registration mailing address must be current. You can update your address online with MyVote.
https://wei.sos.wa.gov/agency/osos/e...e_by_mail.aspx
States requiring photo ID and they issue state ID for free:
"U.S. Supreme Court Decision Blocks Wisconsin Voter Photo ID Law
Late Thursday, October 9, 2014, the United States Supreme Court issued an order blocking implementation of Wisconsin's voter photo ID law for the November 4, 2014 General Election.
Any information on this website stating that voter photo ID is in effect for the November 4, 2014 General Election should be disregarded.
How to Get a Free State ID Card for Voting
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is providing free state ID cards for voting. To learn about getting a free Wisconsin ID card, please visit the Wisconsin Department of Transportation website:
Wisconsin DMV Official Government Site - Obtaining an ID card.
New Free State ID Card Policy for People without Birth Certificates
The Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles has a new policy starting September 15, 2014 to help people who need a free state ID card for voting.
Voter Photo ID Law Information | Government Accountability Board
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Georgia:
GEORGIA'S VOTER IDENTIFICATION CARD
If you do not have one of the six acceptable forms of photo ID, the State of Georgia offers a FREE Voter Identification Card. An identification card can be issued at any county registrar's office or Department of Driver Services Office free of charge.
To receive a voter identification card, the voter must provide:…..
georgia voter identification requirements2
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Alabama:
Voters may obtain a free photo ID from the Secretary of State's Office, their county registrar's office or a mobile location, which changes daily. The mobile location schedule can be found here.[3]..
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"North Carolina residents who do not have valid forms of photo identification may apply for a free ID card at any North Carolina DMV.[43]
North Carolina was the first state to approve a voter ID law since the Supreme Court June 2013 ruling, where the high court struck down portions of the federal Voting Rights Act…."
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"South Carolina: All voters are required to show photo identification at the polls. This includes a state driver's license, identification card, voter registration card that contains a photo, federal military ID or a U.S. passport. Voters can get a free photo ID from their county voter registration office by providing their name, date of birth and the last four digits of their social security number….."
State by State Voter ID Laws - Ballotpedia