It is important to prepare to vote before you cast your ballot. Part of this preparation should include educating yourself and your loved ones about the voter ID requirements, if any, in your state. 

Voter ID requirements vary by state. Some jurisdictions, like the District of Columbia, do not require most voters to present identification in order to vote. However, others, such as Alabama, require a photo ID for all voters. It is always best to confirm the voter ID requirements in your state by checking your local board of elections website. You can also use the tools provided by Vote.Org (https://www.vote.org/voter-id-laws/) or Ballotpedia (https://ballotpedia.org/Voter_identification_laws_by_state). 

In addition to educating yourself, join organizing efforts to expand access to voting! Strict voter ID laws are a modern voter suppression tactic, presenting barriers to voting that disproportionately harm Black and Brown voters. Let’s organize and litigate against these tactics, while also preparing voters to meet the existing requirements in their states for the upcoming election. 

Defending democracy is 365/24/7.