13 reports about Identification Issue

48430 (Michigan)

I had accidentally left my wallet behind, and got to the polls VERY late - in fact I was the last voter in the city. I had to sign an affidavit affirming my identity, although several of the poll workers have known me all my life(my priest, the city clerk). My vote was excepted no problem-thanks to Michigans good system. Have an ID or sign to vouch for yourself. Read More »

94025 (California)

We were 1st in line this morning at our polling site (also the only white folks there, save 1 other). The polled opened a bit late due to the fact that the powers that be sent the wrong password for unlocking the voting machines. Then, we both had to vote provisional ballots as at least the first 7 people in line mysteriously weren't on the voter registry Read More »

21401 (Maryland)

Was only allowed to vote provisional ballot although I was registered and had valid MD drivers license and was in correct polling place. Election officials tried to get answer on phone from election board about reason for this but never got a real explanation. Official said answer given was `unacceptable' and urged me to follow up with election board after election. Read More »

02135 (Massachusetts)

I have never needed to provide an ID to vote in Boston, MA; just a name and street. It just seems ripe for manipulation, corruption. Read More »

22043 (Virginia)

I did not appreciate having my name and address shouted across the room to the poll watchers after having my identification verified. I do not understand why this was done and I feel that it is a violation of voters' privacy. Read More »

23456 (Virginia)

Fortunately there wasn't a long line at the polling place. However, I did have a problem with not being asked for a picture ID along with my Voter Registration Card. Anyone could have had my VRC and voted on my behalf. Read More »

20003 (District of Columbia)

I voted at Hine Junior High School. I stated my name and was not asked for ID or my voter registration card. Any female who knows my name and for whom I'd vote (and most people do know for whom I'd vote) could 've voted using my name. Read More »

20008 (District of Columbia)

I was never asked for my ID or any identifying questions. It appeared to be a pattern for everyone in line. Read More »

85282 (Arizona)

asked for more id then was specified by the state Read More »

02184 (Massachusetts)

quick and easy except that my address was difficult to find for the monitors. Read More »

10031 (New York)

I changed my registration to reflect my new address and I received a new voter registration card. However, when I got to the polling place I wasn't listed in their book. I had to vote by affidavit ballot. A lady next to me in line had the same problem. Read More »

33323 (Florida)

There is only one voter id machine that processed 12 people an hour, the precinct does 1200 people on average. The lines are already long, do the math...This is happening in several places in Broward County and affecting hundreds if not thousands of voters. Read More »

27101 (North Carolina)

I was in around 6:35 and out by 7:10. So no issues as far as a long wait time. However, I noticed none of the volunteers were asking to see voter registration cards/ID. I should have said, "So I'm to understand that anyone could have given my name and simply answered "Uh huh" when you TOLD ME my address, then walked over and voted using my name?" Read More »