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phailhaustoday at 1:47 PM4 repliesview on HN

Voter registration already requires proof of citizenship. What is the point of requiring that high bar of proof on the day of voting as well?


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AuryGlenztoday at 2:06 PM

In my state it doesn’t require that. You just need someone else that’s registered the vouch for you. A registered person can vouch for up to 8 people:

https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote/reg...

tossstonetoday at 2:02 PM

I've lived in 3 states and none of them have required proof of citizenship to register to vote. You basically check a box that acknowledges that you are a US Citizen with the right to vote and that illegal registration carries penalties.

grosswaittoday at 1:48 PM

How is it a high bar of proof if it is already required? Edit: and already met

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nomorewordstoday at 1:47 PM

Why have voter registration?

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