Posted by Jed Lewison on Tue May 6, 2008 at 11:25 AM Pacific

Indiana's Photo ID Law

You might have heard about Indiana's restrictive photo ID law. It's a horrible law, but we can debate that another time.

The important thing today is that if you happen to know anyone who is an Indiana voter but does not have photo ID, they can still vote -- using a provisional ballot. They will have then ten days to then establish their identity. From the Indiana Secretary of State's office:

In most cases, an Indiana driver license, Indiana photo ID card, Military ID or U.S. Passport is sufficient.

A student ID from an Indiana State school may only be used if it meets all of the 4 criteria specified above. A student ID from a private institution may not be used for voting purposes. For more Information for College Students click here.

If you are unable or unwilling to present ID meeting these requirements, you may cast a provisional ballot. If you cast a provisional ballot, you have until noon 10 days after the election to follow up with the county election board and either provide the necessary documentation or affirm one of the law’s exemptions applies to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I get an ID?
  • Are there exemptions?

I realize not many people on this blog live in Indiana, and even fewer have don't photo IDs, but if you happen to know anyone there in this situation, please remember that even without a photo ID, every registered voter can at least cast a provisional ballot. (From my understanding, unless you qualify for an exemption, you will then need to get a photo ID.)

(H/T: Democratic Convention Watch.)

Update: Josh Marshall spotlights a report about a dozen nuns turned away from the polls due to the photo ID law. It doesn't sound like they were able to cast provisional ballots.

Indiana's Photo ID Law

You might have heard about Indiana's restrictive photo ID law. It's a horrible law, but we can debate that another time.

The important thing today is that if you happen to know anyone who is an Indiana voter but does not have photo ID, they can still vote -- using a provisional ballot. They will have then ten days to then establish their identity. From the Indiana Secretary of State's office:

In most cases, an Indiana driver license, Indiana photo ID card, Military ID or U.S. Passport is sufficient.

A student ID from an Indiana State school may only be used if it meets all of the 4 criteria specified above. A student ID from a private institution may not be used for voting purposes. For more Information for College Students click here.

If you are unable or unwilling to present ID meeting these requirements, you may cast a provisional ballot. If you cast a provisional ballot, you have until noon 10 days after the election to follow up with the county election board and either provide the necessary documentation or affirm one of the law’s exemptions applies to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I get an ID?
  • Are there exemptions?

I realize not many people on this blog live in Indiana, and even fewer have don't photo IDs, but if you happen to know anyone there in this situation, please remember that even without a photo ID, every registered voter can at least cast a provisional ballot. (From my understanding, unless you qualify for an exemption, you will then need to get a photo ID.)

(H/T: Democratic Convention Watch.)

Update: Josh Marshall spotlights a report about a dozen nuns turned away from the polls due to the photo ID law. It doesn't sound like they were able to cast provisional ballots.

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