Hi Callers!

Welcome back to 5 Minute Midterms! Last week you got familiar with your voting options and deadlines. Now buckle up as we head into Week 3:

Check Your ID Requirements

Voter ID requirements vary a lot by state and some states are more strict than others. (Go figure.) Also, these rules change more often than you might think, so don’t assume it will be the same as the last time you voted! 

Here are the main things you need to know:

Photo ID

• Does your state require a government-issued photo ID, or will any photo ID do?

• Does it need to be current, or is an expired ID still okay?

No Photo ID Required?

• Some states accept non-photo ID, but they may ask for more than one form. Do you know what counts?

• A few states don't require ID at all for most voters, but you may need it if you’re a first-time voter.

Voting by Mail

• Most states just need your signature to verify a mail ballot, but a handful of states require more, like a witness signature or a copy of your ID. What’s required in your state?

Check your state's voter ID requirements

Week 3 TL;DR

Find out if your state requires ID, what are acceptable types of ID and whether it needs to be current.

That's it for this week! And don’t forget to check the box ✔️on the 5 Minute Midterms site to unlock your social graphics! We want you to brag to your friends and inspire them to protect their vote too, so it’s bragging for a good cause! And as always, Extra Credit actions are available on the site if you want to go above and beyond. 

Talk soon, 

The 5 Calls Team