Fact Check: Can Poll Workers Ask For Your ID in Michigan?
Yesterday, while speaking at an event for the Detroit Economic Club, former President Donald Trump stated that it's a crime to ask voters for ID at the polls.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson caught wind of the claim and took to X (formerly Twitter) to clarify the law when it comes to IDs at the polls in Michigan.
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When it comes to voting, Michiganders need to be informed about the candidates and the issues on the ballot, but it's also important to know what your rights are when it comes to voting in person.
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In Michigan, poll workers can (and will) ask you for your ID when you vote in person. (This applies to both early voting and voting on Election Day.)
Which Forms Of ID Are Accepted for Voting in Michigan?
IDs that will be accepted include your Michigan driver's license or state ID, a driver's license or state I.D. from another state, a government-issued photo ID, a U.S. passport, a military ID, a student ID (that includes a photo), or a tribal photo ID card.
What Do I Do If I Want to Vote and Don't Have a Photo ID in Michigan?
If you don't have any of the above-listed forms of ID and you want to vote, you still can. In order to vote without ID, you will have to sign an affidavit that will be provided to you at your polling location.
It's important to know your voting status before you go, which you can find on the Secretary of State's website. If you discover that you are not, in fact, registered to vote, that's okay, too. Michigan allows same-day voter registration. If you're going to register day of, make sure that you bring the proper documentation.
And, if you vote in person, you could get one of these amazing stickers from this year's "I Voted" sticker design competition.
Winners of Michigan 'I Voted' Sticker Competition - Including Viral Werewolf Design
- Elementary/middle school (grades K-8)
- High school (grades 9-12)
- General entry (open to Michigan residents of all ages)
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