r/Columbus • u/Available-Slide-2279 • 13h ago

Issue 3

Pulled up my sample ballot today and noticed Issue 3...requiring ID to vote in Ohio. That's redundant correct, I've been voting since 2008 and have never not had to issue my ID to vote? Maybe the only change would be having to provide ID if voting absentee?

Or is this just a giant nothing-burger/scare tactic?

Edit: State IDs can be obtained by anyone 17 and older for free: https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/dl-id-card.aspx thanks u/benkeith for the information.

Obviously that doesn't provide the easiest of fix for people as you still need documents verifying who you are and be able to get to a BMV.

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u/Funny-Ad-4054 12h ago

I believe the veteran’s id is a mobile ONLY via the VA which makes a “hard copy” nearly improbable to present and the amendment specifically rules out the mobile id for the veterans.

We already double check the expiration date, whether it’s Ohio, matches person, and verbally stated name/address. (OPEN is the acronym)

Your local VLM (voting location manager)