Virginia Governor Considers Veto of Voter ID


“We’re going to have to take a very hard look at that bill now when it comes back to determine what the next step is,” he said.


 


In its current form, the bill requires anyone who forgets to bring proper identification to the polls to fill out a provisional ballot, which would not be counted unless the voter returns with proper ID or sends an electronic copy.  McDonnell sought to weaken the bill by allowing election officials to compare the signature on the provisional ballot with a voter registration card on file. But both the House and Senate shot down McDonnell’s amendment during Wednesday’s veto session. . .


 


Local registrars in Virginia lobbied lawmakers hard to override McDonnell’s changes because of the extra work it would have created for poll workers on already stressful election nights, and they found supporters on both sides of the aisle.  



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