What are voter ID laws?

Voter ID laws are laws that require voters to show proof of identity when they vote. In Massachusetts, voters are required to show a valid photo identification such as a driver’s license, state-issued identification card, or passport. Voters who don’t have a valid photo ID can present another form of identification such as a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government document with their name and address. Voter ID laws help protect the integrity of elections by preventing fraud. For example, they help make sure that only people who are legally eligible to vote are casting ballots. They also ensure that each person is only casting one ballot. Voter ID laws vary from state to state. In Massachusetts, the law requires that any photo identification presented to vote must be current and unexpired. The law also allows voters who don’t have an approved photo ID to be identified by another registered Massachusetts voter. Voter ID laws ensure that our elections are fair and secure. Everyone should make sure they have the appropriate identification so that their vote can be counted on election day.

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