Voter ID laws differ from state to state, and are classified into two groups: strict and non-strict. Iowa’s current Voter ID laws are considered non strict; meaning that some voters without acceptable identification have an option to cast a ballot that will be counted without further action on the part of the voter.
HSB 93 requires all voters to present government-issued identification at their polling location. Acceptable forms of ID include:
• An Iowa Driver’s License
• An Iowa Non-operator ID
• A United State Passport
• A Veteran or Military ID
• A Voter Identification issued by the Secretary of State
HSB 93 provides eligible voters with a free Voter Identification Card if they cannot afford another form of identification.
The legislation implements the use of E-poll Books to modernize and speed up the voting process at polling locations. It also eliminates straight-ticket voting from Iowa ballots. Iowa is one of only 9 states that allow straight ticket voting.
Voter verification measures are already law in 34 other states.
As always, please join me at one of my legislative forums in April:
April 7 @ 8:00 – Corydon – Farm Bureau
April 7 @ 10:00 – Chariton – Mosaic
April 7 @ 12:00 – Osceola – Lakeside Casino
April 7 @ 2:00 – Leon – Community Center