MONROE - Voters do not need to show a photo ID to vote at the Nov. 4 election.
On Oct. 9, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned an earlier 7th Circuit Court of Appeals decision that had reinstated the photo ID law. The law had been enjoined by the courts since March 2012.
Even though voters will not have to show an ID to receive a ballot at this election, voters who are registering between now and Election Day should be aware that they may use their driver license or state ID card to establish their residence if it contains a current address.
All voters must show proof of residence to register to vote, and a driver license or state ID card with a current address are just two of many documents they can use to prove they are residents. A full list is available on the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board website at gab.wi.gov/publications/voter-guides/proof-of-residence.
Voters who have a Wisconsin driver license or state ID card are also required to provide the card number on the voter registration form. Voters who do not have a driver license or state ID card can use the last four digits of their Social Security number instead.
The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board is advising anyone who does not have a state ID card to take advantage of the opportunity to get one for free in case the Supreme Court reinstates the voter photo ID in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles has a process to allow people to obtain a free state ID card for voting purposes, even if the person does not have a birth certificate.
The process can take time, especially for people born outside of Wisconsin. For more information, visit www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/drivers/apply/petition-process.htm. If the voter photo ID law is not reinstated, voters can still use the state ID card for proof of residence when registering.
City of Monroe residents who need more information can contact the Monroe City Clerk's Office at 608-329-2524. Voters can also visit the Wisconsin Government Accountability's voter services website at www.myvote.wisconsin.gov.
On Oct. 9, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned an earlier 7th Circuit Court of Appeals decision that had reinstated the photo ID law. The law had been enjoined by the courts since March 2012.
Even though voters will not have to show an ID to receive a ballot at this election, voters who are registering between now and Election Day should be aware that they may use their driver license or state ID card to establish their residence if it contains a current address.
All voters must show proof of residence to register to vote, and a driver license or state ID card with a current address are just two of many documents they can use to prove they are residents. A full list is available on the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board website at gab.wi.gov/publications/voter-guides/proof-of-residence.
Voters who have a Wisconsin driver license or state ID card are also required to provide the card number on the voter registration form. Voters who do not have a driver license or state ID card can use the last four digits of their Social Security number instead.
The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board is advising anyone who does not have a state ID card to take advantage of the opportunity to get one for free in case the Supreme Court reinstates the voter photo ID in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles has a process to allow people to obtain a free state ID card for voting purposes, even if the person does not have a birth certificate.
The process can take time, especially for people born outside of Wisconsin. For more information, visit www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/drivers/apply/petition-process.htm. If the voter photo ID law is not reinstated, voters can still use the state ID card for proof of residence when registering.
City of Monroe residents who need more information can contact the Monroe City Clerk's Office at 608-329-2524. Voters can also visit the Wisconsin Government Accountability's voter services website at www.myvote.wisconsin.gov.