Hmmm.... I just voted in the Kentucky Primary, and I was asked for ID

[nonconformist]

I have a valid driver's license, so this wasn't a problem for me, but it was the first time in my life (I'll be 34 in a couple of weeks) I've been asked for ID at the polls.

Is this a new law?

[cmd]

1. It is in Ohio

I would even have to ask my husband for his id. Pay no attention to the stuff Rove is doing. We have to stop voter fraud. :sarcasm:

[Rosemary2205]

2. I have always been asked.

I've seen people show a power bill or even a library card.

[skipos]

3. Who did you vote for? I am hoping for a Fletcher win

in the Repub primary, and a Lunsford loss in the Dem primary.

[nonconformist]

6. I voted for Beshear. I'm with you on hoping for a Fletcher win/Lunsford loss. nt

[gkhouston]

4. Nope. According to

http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/KRS/117-00/227.PDF since 2002, you've needed to show and ID such as a driver's license, Social Security card, or credit card unless the election officials recognized you personally.

[nonconformist]

7. Interesting. I moved to KY in 2002, and this was the first time I was asked. nt

[nadinbrzezinski]

5. When I got ot the local voting station

I take a psssport since they question my abilty to vote legally every fucking time.

[Robbien]

8. You only have to provide ID if you are voting for someone other than GOP

If you want to vote GOP then nevermind the ID, go right in.

[sadiesworld]

9. Who did you vote for (if you don't mind telling me)?

I voted for Beshear and Mongiardo. I'm also pretty stoked about Jack Conway for AG.

[nonconformist]

10. Don't mind at all. I voted for Beshear, and for Conway! nt

[William769]

11. Has been in Florida for awhile now.

Ok I'm ready for the jokes, trust me I've heard them all.

[jus_the_facts]

12. Been votin' for over 20 years....have been asked for I.D. EVERY. SINGLE.TIME...

....and must be a PICTURE I.D....never been a problem.

[nonconformist]

14. The reason I was wondering about it is because I wonder how many people weren't prepared to show ID

And were turned away because of it. I know that my elderly disabled grandfather is still registered to vote, but hasn't had a valid photo ID in years (he currently lives in Michigan, where I am from). Hmmm.

Voter turnout seemed to be dismal at my polling station, btw.

[jus_the_facts]

17. Yeah I understand....we have computers with no verification or counts afterward....

....so the reality is here they can manipulate the outcome regardless of who...what...where...how. :(

[librechik]

13. I can't remember when they didn't ask me for ID and I had it

I have no idea what happens if you don't have a picture ID. They must accept other forms of ID. (Colorado)

[madrchsod]

15. i never had to ..one of the advantages of living in the same town

and in the same neighborhood for 60 some years. plus one of the workers is my neighbor.

[Tracer]

16. I am NEVER asked for I.D.

Walk up to the people manning the desks at the polls:

They ask "what street" ---- I say "Main Street"

They say "what number" ---- I say "123"

They ask "Jane Jones?" ---- I say "yes"

Then they hand me the ballot.

[MasonJar]

18. Are you new to Kentucky? They have asked for ids for years here.

I called them out on it today, however. I reminded them that it had been found unconstitutional in Georgia. I had on my Re-elect Gore shirt, just so I could advertise my favorite non-candidate.

[nonconformist]

19. Yes, moved here almost 5 years ago, so not my first time voting here though

Maybe the other poll workers were more lax, or they're starting to crack down on it now or something.