voter ID law
noun
: a law requiring a voter to provide proof of his or her identity as a registered voter before casting a ballot
called also voter identification law
Note: Requirements vary among the states that have voter ID laws. Some require government-issued identification with a photograph (such as a driver's license) while some accept less formal forms (such as bank statements).
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“Voter ID law.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/voter%20ID%20law. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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