Constitutional Amendment Requiring Photo ID for All Voting, Including By Mail
Plain-English Summary
This amendment proposes to require photo identification for all methods of voting in North Carolina, including in-person and by mail. Currently, photo ID is only required for in-person voting in the state. The measure was approved by the state legislature and will appear on the November 2026 ballot.
What each outcome does
If this amendment passes, photo identification will be required for all voters in North Carolina, regardless of whether they vote in person or by mail.
If this amendment fails, the current system will remain in place, requiring photo identification only for in-person voting, but not for voting by mail.
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