One-stop voting to hit N.C.
No preregistration needed in new state voting system
By: Rebecca Putterman, Staff Writer
Issue date: 7/19/07 Section: State & National
"It's been shown that the photo ID would discriminate against poor people and minorities. If they don't drive, they would have less ability to get a photo ID than people with more means," said Insko.
"It would decrease the participation among the poor; those are the people we really need to have participate," she added.
Currently, photo identification is not required in any method of voter registration.
Any document providing a name and proof of residence is all that has ever been necessary. Furthermore, one-stop voters cast retrievable ballots, allowing election officials to review questionable ballots.
Director of the Orange County Board of Elections Barry Garner was not concerned about the issue of photo identification, as it's never been needed before. However, in supporting the status quo, he found himself in opposition to such changes in the voting process.
"I think we should have a deadline for voter registration. To me, they're making it too easy," said Garner.
"It hasn't surprised me that it's been such a problem," said Ross in regard to the ardent Republican disfavor.
"Virtually every time you help people exercise their rights, it's difficult to get passed."
Contact the State & National Editor stntdesk@unc.edu.
How to vote in One Stop
Go to a designated registration/polling location.
Photo ID is not necessary. Only a document confirming your name and address is required.
Visit www.sboe.state.nc.us for registration locations.
"It would decrease the participation among the poor; those are the people we really need to have participate," she added.
Currently, photo identification is not required in any method of voter registration.
Any document providing a name and proof of residence is all that has ever been necessary. Furthermore, one-stop voters cast retrievable ballots, allowing election officials to review questionable ballots.
Director of the Orange County Board of Elections Barry Garner was not concerned about the issue of photo identification, as it's never been needed before. However, in supporting the status quo, he found himself in opposition to such changes in the voting process.
"I think we should have a deadline for voter registration. To me, they're making it too easy," said Garner.
"It hasn't surprised me that it's been such a problem," said Ross in regard to the ardent Republican disfavor.
"Virtually every time you help people exercise their rights, it's difficult to get passed."
Contact the State & National Editor stntdesk@unc.edu.
How to vote in One Stop
Go to a designated registration/polling location.
Photo ID is not necessary. Only a document confirming your name and address is required.
Visit www.sboe.state.nc.us for registration locations.
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