Why am I required to show ID to vote?

Submitted by Swembizzle t3_ypv3uy in pittsburgh

Moved here from Ohio about 4 years ago. I've done 3 elections now in Castle Shannon. Every time I have to show photo ID at the front when they look up my name in the their book. I'm the only person on the page with "ID Required" under their name. It's not a huge issue, but just curious as to why? Especially since PA doesn't have voter ID laws. I have a PA Driver's license of course.

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hypotenoos t1_ivkyzhx wrote

Should go away after the first time you vote

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The001Keymaster t1_ivl0xkj wrote

Why not ask them while you're there? If it's their note that you need ID then they probably know why. Did you report your ID stolen maybe years ago? Maybe because you moved, you need to show once.

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Swembizzle OP t1_ivl13ao wrote

Haha I did! Guy said "I don't know I just do what the paper tells me".

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CARLEtheCamry t1_ivl6gf1 wrote

It's probably some bad data in their system not getting cleared, like you're in the database as a first time voter.

A coworker of mine got turned away twice today because they have his SSN tied to someone in Washington County (He's in Allegheny). Had to call the Allegheny County voting office and got it fixed in short order.

If you already brought your ID and voted, I'd probably give it a week or so before calling because they're going to be busier than the Zoo on Mothers/Fathers Day

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DugganSC t1_ivllq4d wrote

As a note, no matter what reason is given to you, you can always request a provisional ballot. Nobody gets turned away without being able to vote even if it's clear-cut they shouldn't.

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The001Keymaster t1_ivl1neo wrote

Gotta ask one of the old lady's there. They've probably been doing it for decades. In fact my mother-in-law did it for years. She just stopped last year as it was too much and long of a day for her now. I'll ask her.

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The001Keymaster t1_ivl54r2 wrote

I asked her. She said when you vote for the first time somewhere you are asked to show ID. She said also first time in a new state voting, you are asked to show ID.

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Swembizzle OP t1_ivl60cf wrote

Hmm, maybe there is a glitch. I 100% voted at the same location in 2020. I still remember the plexiglass and masks dealio. I guess if I have to show ID again in 2 years i'll call the election office.

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NoSwimmers45 t1_ivl6luj wrote

Contact the County Elections office in a couple weeks to get it straightened out for next year. Don’t do it now because they’re obviously swamped but clearly the note back to them that your ID has been check “for the first time” isn’t connecting.

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tesla3by3 t1_ivl3eyw wrote

You only have to show ID if it’s the first time you voted at that precinct.

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ScratchMoore t1_ivl0c60 wrote

At the Borough Building?

I vote in Castle Shannon as well, and I didn’t need to show my ID.

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Pfarpfignuten t1_ivm2q2i wrote

You dont even have to show photo ID the first time you vote in a new district. You have to show A form of identification. You can use your voter registration card, and there may be other IDs you can use.

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uglybushes t1_ivkzqdb wrote

I did not have to show ID

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