State Question 746: Voter Identification

Oklahoma voters will consider 11 state questions covering a variety of issues on the November 2 ballot. The Oklahoma State Election Board has provided the text of each question as it will appear on the ballot.

State Question 746

Issue: Voter Identification

Principal Authors: Senator John Ford, Representative Sue Tibbs

"This measure amends statutes relating to voting requirements. It requires that each person appearing to vote present a document proving their identity. The document must meet the following requirements. It must have the name and photograph of the voter. It must have been issued by the federal, state or tribal government. It must have an expiration date that is after the date of the election. No expiration date would be required on certain identity cards issued to persons 65 years of age or older.

In lieu of such a document, voters could present voter identification cards issued by the County Election Board.

A person who cannot or does not present the required identification may sign a sworn statement and cast a provisional ballot. Swearing to a false statement would be a felony.

These proof of identity requirements also apply to in-person absentee voting. If adopted by the people, the measure would become effective July 1, 2011."

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