Virginia Gov. McDonnell signs laws that expands voting access

[Eugene]

Source: CBS News

May 18, 2012 5:47 PM

Virginia Gov. McDonnell signs laws that expands voting access

(CBS News) Going against the trend of Republican-led states, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell signed voter ID bills into law that expand voting access. On Friday, the governor broadened the list of acceptable IDs for voters to present at the polls. He also issued an executive order that requires the state board of elections to mail voter registration cards to every registered voter in Virginia between now and Election Day.

The law passed by the Virginia General Assembly and signed by McDonnell will allow college students to present their ID from any Virginia college or university. The laws also allow voters to present a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or a paycheck that shows their name and current address. Social Security cards were already adequate.

The new Virginia laws also eases requirements on voters who arrive at the polls without an acceptable ID. If such a voter is recognized by a poll worker, he or she will be able to vote. If not, the person can cast a provisional ballot instead without being required to sign a sworn affidavit affirming his or her identity.

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[bluestateguy]

1. Is this from the Onion?

And he's appointing gay judges; you'd think he is not much interested in the VP job.

[Blue_Tires]

3. he's just trying to look like goody-moderate-two shoes while the veep nod is in play

[JNelson6563]

2. Good news for Virginia voters.

[Politicalboi]

4. Maybe he thought it read

Expanding vagina access.