Local elections first test for revived Arkansas voter ID law

wireready_08-01-2017-11-42-02_09328_votingmachine
(AP) – Arkansas’ revived law requiring voters to show photo
identification before casting a ballot will be put to the test as soon as it
takes effect this week, with early voting beginning for five local sales tax
elections.Voters heading to the polls early in three cities and two counties Tuesday for
special elections on sales tax measures will be required to show photo ID before
casting a ballot, or sign a sworn statement confirming their identity under the
law approved by the Legislature earlier this year. The measure revives a similar
voter ID restriction that was struck down by the state’s highest court three
years ago.

The American Civil Liberties Union says it’s watching the enforcement to
prepare for a potential lawsuit if voters are disenfranchised.

WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI