Georgia Republicans Want to Pass Law Requiring Photo ID for Mail-In Ballots Following 2020 Election

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Newsweek

BY EMILY CZACHOR

Although there is no evidence to suggest fraudulent activity occurred in Georgia during November's election, the state's top Republican leaders have voiced their support for additional criteria necessary to cast ballots by mail in future races.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, both Republicans, separately vouched for new policies that would require absentee voters to submit photo identification alongside their mail ballots in remarks delivered last month, when the state certified its election results for Joe Biden.

Raffensperger, who has pushed back fiercely against Donald Trump's unproven allegations that misconduct contributed to Georgia's election outcome, called for reforming absentee ballot laws during a public address delivered November 20.

"I will work with legislators to find a solution that allows us to use the same security measures for votes by mail as we have for in-person voting," he said. "That would include a photo ID requirement. We know this works."


Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/georgia-republicans-want-pass-law-requiring-photo-id-mail-ballots-following-2020-election-results-1552181

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FULL title didn't fit: Georgia Republicans Want to Pass Law Requiring Photo ID for Mail-In Ballots Following 2020 Election Results

[elleng]

1. OF COURSE! WHY NOT?

They NEED a way to keep people away from voting!



DON'T vote in Georgia!

[C_U_L8R]

2. They still haven't proven a single case of fraud

except for that handful of dumb trumpsters who were immediately caught.

[spooky3]

3. A "solution" in search of a problem...

[DinahMoeHum]

4. Big Fat FTS On That.

What pissants, these Republicans.

[burrowowl]

17. There is very little voter fraud but there is

election fraud and it is committed by Republicans!

[Thekaspervote]

5. Let's hope Stacey Abrams does run for gov again in 22 and sends that jerk packin'

[mysteryowl]

18. ...and she helps to pass a law to help people obtain FREE photo ID for voting.

Just counter the MF's with a law that fully supports people's full access to voting, for FREE.

Okay, you want photo ID for voters, then PROVIDE IT!

[ga_girl]

24. Already part of the law in Georgia

https://dds.georgia.gov/voter-id

You can argue that some of the requirements are onerous for someone of limited means, but a FREE voter ID card is available.

What if I don't have one of the six acceptable forms of Photo ID?

The State of Georgia offers a free ID Card. An ID Card can be issued at any county registrar's office free of charge.
To receive a voter identification card at the county registrar's office, the voter must provide:
A photo identity document or approved non-photo identity document that includes full legal name and date of birth.
Documentation showing the voter's date of birth.
Evidence that the applicant is a registered voter.
Documentation showing the applicant's name and residential address.

OR

A Voter ID card can be issued at any Georgia Department of Driver Services office free of charge.
To receive a free Georgia voter identification card at Georgia Driver Services, voters must provide:
An original or certified document to prove WHO YOU ARE such as a Birth Certificate or Passport.
Your SOCIAL SECURITY CARD.
Two documents showing your RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS such as a Bank Statement or Utility Bill.
If you've had a NAME CHANGE, then you'll also need to bring a document to prove that, such as a Marriage License.
Signed Affidavit.
Evidence that you are a registered voter.

[mysteryowl]

26. Okay, I see. Thanks for sharing.

It is still difficult for many to prove themselves, I get it. And not everyone that votes is on the Utility Bill, say a young adult living with others that are on the Utility Bill. I am sure it is part of the GOTV to help people get the proving documents they need. What a hassle.

[LuvLoogie]

6. Well, duh.

"Election Integrity" reform means creating more obstacles to voting by the unwashed masses.

[Glorfindel]

7. These rePukes won't be happy until they know EXACTLY how you voted

n/t

[mac56]

8. They cannot win a fair fight.

[LiberalLovinLug]

9. So millions of people would have to send copies of personal ID information through the mail?

[LisaL]

10. How does one submit a photo id alongside a mail in ballot?

You can't stick your driver's license in the envelope with your ballot because you actually need it.
If they want a photo copy, not everybody has a scanner or access to a photo copy machine. They just want to add extra hurdles for people to jump through.

[sakabatou]

12. Yeah, I don't get it either.

[RobinA]

30. They Post

people at every mailbox in the state and anyone who mails a ballot has to show the person an ID. 24/7, since you can mail something at any time. It makes sense to me.

Or better, every mailbox has facial recognition like at the airport. How much could that possibly cost?

[angstlessk]

11. Unless the state provides each voter a way to include

a photo id with its ballot from their home, it needs to back off.

Maybe make sure each voter has a video camera on which they can provide a selfie, and apply it to an envelope....BUT how do they know the photo is REALLY the voter?

[Claire Oh Nette]

13. Registrars of voters ought to be pissed.

When I move, I fill out a new voter registraiton. The local registrar of voters checks my information, including ID< and then sends a card. I'm registered. My name and address appear on the rolls and I have to verbally verify my address and name, and sign.

Even voting absentee this time, I had to make a request on an application for said ballot.
How in the hell can absentee ballots require ID?

I've never seen so much hue and cry over massive turn out. They've gerrymandered the country, and they still lost by 7 million votes.

[Mustellus]

14. Did you ever know a teen....

.. who got a fake picture id for underage drinking???? We know that works.

[djacq]

15. John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act can't come soon enough.

[iluvtennis]

16. Not sure why ID is necessary. The elections folks verify the ballot was submitted by registered

voter and compares signature on ballot envelope to the signature on file when voter registered. That should be sufficient.

Some poor folks can't afford the $XX to get a state ID card. This is more voter suppression in my opinion.

[rickyhall]

19. Eventually the repugs will destroy themselves, but I doubt I'll live to see it.

Just like federally legal pot, it won't happen till the fascists are out of the way. Even if the turtle strokes out some dick will replace him.

[LittleGirl]

20. I vote from abroad

I had to submit my driver's license number and a scanned copy of it to the clerk because we set up my absentee ballot via email.
They responded and have sent me a ballot every year/cycle since.

[Bayard]

21. In other words,

We need to determine if a voter is black to decide whether to throw out their ballot.

[TygrBright]

22. "Georgia Republicans" giving "Florida Man" a run for the money in the Stupid Stakes? n/t

[chowder66]

23. Sure seems like "Big Government" bullshit they rail against. The hypocrisy is endless.nt

[Vinca]

25. And exactly why do they think that would make the election more "secure?"

It's not like an ID would be hard to fake as you sit at your computer requesting a ballot. Assuming, of course, you approach the whole thing with criminal intent. The problem with the GOP is they don't want all authorized voters to vote. People vote and they lose.

[Gothmog]

27. The GOP is the party of voter suppression

The GOP use false claims of voter fraud to justify voter suppression

[raccoon]

28. I hate Republican lawbreakers. Excuse me, I meant to say lawmakers. Nt

[Cryptoad]

29. Lets vote by SS number,,,,,,