Voted! (Non-political)

thumper1
Sat, 05 Nov 2016 13:43:42 +0000

There is a difference between what you need to REGISTER to vote…and an ID to vote if your state asks for that.

An ID to VOTE simply needs to be a picture ID with your picture on it…to prove you actually are YOU.

The registrars have already gotten proof of residency for newly registered voters. This is different. This type of proof needs to show that the person is actually a resident of the town on which he or she plans to vote…and wishes to register to do so. This would be a picture ID (and this could be a driver’s license, or passport…or even a school ID)…PLUS something that PROVES you reside there. Where I am, it can be a utility bill,that is due within 30 days (note…not a past bill…but one due within 30 days), mail received at the address, etc.

It is the job of the registrar to get the proof that the person is a resident of the town, and is therefore eligible to vote there.

That is not the job of the regular poll workers…unless they are the assistant registrars, or are doing EDR.

If a person’s name already appears as active on your voter registration list, they have already shown the appropriate proof of residency…unless there is an * next to their names.

For all…this election has federal positions on it. There MUST be an EDR (Election Day registration) place in every town. If someone is NOT currently registered, they can register and vote the day of the election IF they have the required documents to prove they are residents. If you are not registered…find out what you need…and where to go.