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Challenge to voter ID law heading for appeal to Missouri Supreme Court


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Published in Politics and Government on Wednesday, November 27th 2024 at 17:40 GMT by Brian Stokes   Print publication without navigation

  • A Cole County judge called requirements for obtaining photo identification "generalized grievances shared by the population as a whole."

The Missouri Supreme Court is set to hear arguments regarding a challenge to the state's voter ID law, which was passed by voters in 2022 as part of Amendment 3. This law requires photo ID for in-person voting and proof of identity for mail-in voting. The challenge, brought by the Missouri League of Women Voters and other groups, argues that the law's implementation has been problematic, particularly with the requirement for notarization of mail-in ballots, which they claim could disenfranchise voters. The case has already seen a lower court ruling that dismissed the challenge, but the Supreme Court's decision could impact how the voter ID law is enforced in future elections. The arguments focus on whether the law's requirements are overly burdensome and potentially violate voting rights.

Read the Full KSDK Article at [ https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/politics/elections/challenge-to-voter-id-law-missouri-supreme-court-appeal/63-aa2e350a-e242-4e74-9740-56076cfd11c6 ]

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