West Virginia House passes stricter voter photo ID law

At the urging of the Secretary of State, West Virginia could tighten laws on acceptable forms of photo identification that can be used at polling places.

The House of Delegates passed a Republican-sponsored measure, House Bill 3016, on Friday that would require a photo ID — typically a driver’s license, passport or a resident identification card — to vote in-person. It would eliminate several current options accepted at polling places that can validate identity, including a Medicaid card and utility bill.

“What this bill seeks to prevent is voter fraud of any kind to the extent that it’s able,” said Del. J.B. Akers, R-Kanawha, who said the Secretary of State’s office said people have voted illegally with a photo ID. “We did hear that,” he said.

The measure, sponsored by Del. Erica Moore, R-Roane, passed the House with a vote of 84-8. It now goes to the Senate for consideration.



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