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2025-04-02 Home Front: Politix

Wisconsin voters decide to enshrine voter ID law in state constitution: 'Big win for Republicans'

[FoxNews] Wisconsin already required photo ID to vote, but now the law will be enshrined into the state constitution

Wisconsin will enshrine the state's voter ID law in the state constitution after voters approved the proposal on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press' vote call at 9:48 p.m. EST.

The Badger State already requires that voters have photo ID in order to participate at the polls, but that law has now been elevated to a constitutional amendment.

The measure was placed on the ballot by the Republican-controlled legislature in an effort to strengthen election security.

It also protects the law from potentially being overturned in court when Democrats are in control, as constitutional amendments have to be approved in two legislative sessions and by a statewide popular vote.

The proposal's passing was celebrated by GOP lawmakers, President Donald Trump and DOGE leader Elon Musk.

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel shares his final message to voters ahead of election on ‘Hannity.’

Nine states, including Wisconsin, require that voters present photo ID, though Wisconsin's requirements are the strictest, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

There are laws in 36 states requiring or requesting that voters show some sort of identification, the NCSL said.

Posted by Skidmark 2025-04-02 07:01|| || Front Page|| [11151 views ] Top

#1 Since this was already a law, I don't see it as forward movement, but only insurance that it doesn't move backward.

Posted by Mercutio 2025-04-02 12:48|| 2025-04-02 12:48|| Front Page Top

#2 It's a start. But the computerized voting machines and mail-in ballots need to go bye-bye too.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2025-04-02 13:26|| 2025-04-02 13:26|| Front Page Top

#3 Amen to #2.

Posted by Besoeker 2025-04-02 16:10|| 2025-04-02 16:10|| Front Page Top

#4 To be declared unconstitutional by the new Dem majority Wisconsin Supreme Court in 5...4...3...../sarc

Posted by DooDahMan 2025-04-02 16:16|| 2025-04-02 16:16|| Front Page Top

#5 ^ there's sarcasm... and then there's prophesy...

Posted by Cheregum Angaviper6002 2025-04-02 17:36|| 2025-04-02 17:36|| Front Page Top

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