84% of American support Photo ID to Vote. Why is it not mandatory in every state?

A recent Gallup poll found that 84% of Americans support requiring photo identification to vote. This overwhelming consensus reflects the public's desire for election integrity and transparency. So, why aren’t voter ID laws mandatory in every state?

The answer lies in the political and legal challenges that surround the issue. While many states have enacted voter ID laws, others resist due to claims that such laws disproportionately affect minority groups, the elderly, and low-income individuals. Opponents argue that requiring a photo ID creates unnecessary barriers to voting, even though the public largely favors such measures to prevent fraud and ensure confidence in elections. An ID is required for almost anything today to verify your identity, so why not voting, which is our civic duty?

States like California, New York, and Oregon, for example, do not have strict voter ID laws. In these states, voters can typically cast a ballot without presenting a photo ID, relying instead on their signature or other forms of non-photo verification. This stands in contrast to states like Georgia, Indiana, and Texas, where voters must provide a government-issued ID before voting.

The resistance from some states often stems from judicial rulings, political considerations, and lobbying from activist groups. The debate over voter ID laws has grown into a broader cultural and political conflict, despite the clear support from a vast majority of Americans. Elected officials, who are employed through taxpayer dollars, have a responsibility to serve the will of the people. The data shows the people want voter ID—but the pushback continues.

Why is this important? Voter ID laws are a commonsense measure to secure our elections, and states without them risk undermining the confidence voters have in the system. It’s time for every state to follow the lead of those that have embraced election integrity, ensuring that each vote cast is legitimate and that every voter can trust the system.

In addition to the debate surrounding voter ID laws, there has been a concerning push in some states and cities to allow non-citizens, including illegal aliens, to participate in elections. Advocates of this policy argue that non-citizens who pay taxes or contribute to the community should have a say in local governance, despite their immigration status. Some municipalities, like San Francisco, have taken steps to allow non-citizens to vote in local school board elections, a policy that many believe could pave the way for broader voting rights for illegal immigrants. However, our Constitution makes it clear that only legal citizens may vote in our elections, and it is not fair to law abiding citizens to have those who broke the law and entered our country illegally to vote.

Moreover, there are growing concerns that some states are making it easier for illegal aliens to register to vote, either intentionally or through bureaucratic loopholes. In states that offer automatic voter registration, individuals are registered to vote when they interact with state agencies, such as when applying for a driver's license or signing up for social benefits. This has raised alarms about the potential for illegal aliens to be inadvertently registered to vote, particularly in states that issue driver's licenses to undocumented individuals.

For example, New York and California, both of which provide driver's licenses to illegal aliens, have automatic voter registration systems that critics say do not adequately safeguard against non-citizens being added to voter rolls. This erosion of voter eligibility standards undermines the principle that voting is a privilege reserved for citizens, as outlined in the Constitution.

The combination of loose voter ID laws and automatic registration processes poses a real threat to election integrity, as it opens the door to potential voter fraud. Allowing non-citizens to vote dilutes the voice of lawful citizens, casting doubt on the validity of election outcomes and eroding public trust in the democratic process.

It is vital that lawmakers and the public remain vigilant in defending the sanctity of our elections. Ensuring that only eligible citizens are able to vote, through measures like voter ID laws, is the first step in restoring faith in our electoral system. Our Constitutional Republic is

at stake and it is our duty as citizens to ensure our elected officials honor their duty to represent the voices of the people that elect them and pay their salaries with our tax dollars to represent us.

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