You should know this because voter ID is one of the most debated topics in American politics, especially in recent years (SAVE America Act). On one hand, there’s election integrity, and on the other, voter access.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/46320788
Of these states, six have Democratic trifectas, 23 have Republican trifectas, and seven have divided governments. There are currently 14 states that do not require identification at the polls outside of what is required by federal law. Of these 14 states, 10 have Democratic trifectas, and four have a divided government.
I guarantee that election issues will pop up regardless of ID laws in a state. Because that isn’t the problem, and never was. It is just another way to target certain demographics that tend to vote a certain way. A form of disenfranchisement.
Source - it happens constantly, in every recent election. If you haven’t heard about all the efforts to stop some people from voting, then you must not live in a state where it’s a regular thing.
its voter suppression: gerrymandering only works to an extent thats why use voter id, removal of polling places, drop boxs, times when polling places are open on certain days,etc.