Presidential elections will take place in the USA on November 5th. On this day, approximately 16 million voters in America will exercise their right to vote. Voting takes place in 50 states and the District of Columbia. The results will also be available from the evening of the same day. Although America generally requires voters to bring voter ID, there are some states that allow you to vote without a voter ID or required documents.

We’ll tell you which states these are and why such a regulation exists there. We will also tell you which documents voters usually have to present in order to cast their vote in America. What rules apply there?

There are several states in the United States that allow voters to cast their ballot without ID. This means that this time, voters in these states only have to state their name when casting their ballot, which will then appear on the voter list. Only then can they cast their vote. The number of these states is 15.

Which are these 15 states?
California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Washington DC.
Most voters in these states can vote without ID. Yes, some may be asked for ID when voting for the first time. For example, in states like New York and New Jersey, first-time voters registering to vote by mail may be required to provide identification, such as a utility bill or bank statement, as well as their name and address. This was done to simplify the voting process.

Many states have changed voter identification rules
Since the 2020 election, many states have made changes to the documents required for voter ID.

In America, voting takes place exclusively via ballot boxes. The results process begins immediately after the vote. (Image generated by Leonardo AI)

Arkansas— A new law has been passed that removes the ability of voters to sign an affidavit verifying identity instead of presenting ID. Voters must now show photo ID at polling stations. If this does not happen, your votes will only be counted after your ID card has been presented on time.
Idaho—The state has enacted strict voter ID laws that require government-issued photo identification.
Missouri – Like Arkansas, voters in Missouri are now required to present a state-issued photo ID when voting.
Montana – That state has also tightened its voter ID requirements, now requiring voters to show photo ID.
Nebraska – New photo IDs will also be required in Nebraska under a constitutional amendment approved by voters in November 2022.
North Carolina – The North Carolina Supreme Court recently allowed previously blocked photo ID laws from 2018 and 2019 to take effect, starting with the fall 2023 local elections.
Ohio – Ohio has implemented new restrictions on existing forms of ID, limiting them to IDs issued by the state or federal government.
Wyoming – The state has also passed new voter identification laws since the last election cycle.

Election rules have changed in many US states. Previously, anyone convicted of a crime had to wait two years to vote, which has now been abolished. (Image generated by Leonardo AI)

Relaxation in which states
Mississippi – The state has simplified its voter identification process, now any type of ID can be considered “valid.”
Nebraska – Criminals used to have to wait two years for their voting rights to be restored. It has been changed. This means that a person can vote immediately once they have completed their sentence, including probation.

Different rules in different states in America
Voter ID laws in the United States vary from state to state. These have been the subject of much debate.
Photo ID required – Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin.
– Voters in these states must present government-issued photo identification. If you do not have this, you will definitely be allowed to vote, but your vote will be kept separately in a sealed envelope. You must bring your ID card with you and show it within a few hours.

Photo ID can be requested- Alabama, Florida, Idaho, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas
– Voters will be asked to provide photo ID. However, if they do not have photo ID, they are allowed to vote if they have alternative documents.

If photo ID is not required – North Dakota, Wyoming
– Here, voters can cast their vote by presenting a non-photo ID, such as a utility bill or bank statement, that contains their name and address.

No ID or document required – California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Washington DC
– Most voters can vote without presenting an ID card; However, first-time voters or voters who register without presenting ID may be required to present ID.

There is no online voting in America. To cast your vote, you have to go to polling stations. Voting takes place in the ballot box.

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