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Voter ID laws don't seem to suppress minority votes – despite what many claim

  • Written by Ben L. Pryor, Researcher, Oklahoma State University
An election official checks a voter's photo identification at an early voting polling site in Austin, Texas. AP Photo/Eric Gay

Strict voter ID laws require residents to possess a valid, state-approved identification in order to vote.

Support and opposition to these laws primarily fall along party lines. Proponents – mainly Republicans –...

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