Mellanårsvalet 2018

Over the past decade, legislation requiring voters to show identification documents at the polls has become a hot topic. Beginning with Georgia and Indiana in 2005, many states have enacted laws requiring voters to show photo ID at the polls. Many others require at least a non-photo-bearing identification document, such as a utility bill, bank statement or paycheck. For details on these requirements, see Voter ID: State Requirements.

However, not all states have followed this lead. In 16 states and DC, voters can cast a ballot in person on Election Day without showing an ID document. These states have "non-documentary" ID requirements, meaning voters must verify their identity in other ways, such as by signing an affidavit or poll book, or by providing personal information. In addition, all states have procedures for challenging voter eligibility.