US EditionFACT FOCUS: It is not illegal for voters to show ID in New York and California
New York and California allow voters to voluntarily show ID if needed to verify identity, with 80.76% voting by mail in 2024, officials said.
- A circulating claim said it is illegal to show ID in New York and California, but Kathleen McGrath and the California secretary of state's office clarified voters may voluntarily present identification.
- A circulated image listing 114 countries was shared widely on X, amplifying confusion by showing green checkmarks for many nations and a red `x` for the U.S., Elon Musk, owner of X, shared it.
- Poll-Worker guidance says poll workers should not request ID unless voter records require it, and first-time federal-election voters must show ID if their driver's license number is missing.
- Neither Elon Musk nor California election officials responded to requests for comment, while voter registration requirements and poll-worker guidance contradict the viral claim.
- County practices show ballots are mailed to all active registered voters, and New York and California use similar ID processes involving DMV numbers or partial SSNs.
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FACT FOCUS: It is not illegal for voters to show ID in New York and California
By MELISSA GOLDIN As the leadup to the 2026 midterm elections begins, social media users — among them billionaire X owner Elon Musk, who briefly served as a top advisor to President Donald Trump — are using false information to advocate for more voter ID laws in the U.S. Related Articles Court transcripts show Border Patrol official Greg Bovino dodging questions about use of force Judges allow North Carolina to use…
FACT FOCUS: It is not illegal for voters to show ID in New York and California
By MELISSA GOLDIN As the leadup to the 2026 midterm elections begins, social media users — among them billionaire X owner Elon Musk, who briefly served as a top advisor to President Donald Trump — are using false information to advocate for more voter ID laws in the U.S. Related Articles Higher fees for foreigners visiting US national parks stokes tourism concerns Court transcripts show Border Patrol official Greg …
FACT FOCUS: It is not illegal for voters to show ID in New York and California
By MELISSA GOLDIN As the leadup to the 2026 midterm elections begins, social media users — among them billionaire X owner Elon Musk, who briefly served as a top advisor to President Donald Trump — are using false information to advocate for more voter ID laws in the U.S. Related Articles Colorado doesn’t plan to transfer imprisoned former county clerk to federal custody Higher fees for foreigners visiting US nation…
FACT FOCUS: It is not illegal for voters to show ID in New York and California
By MELISSA GOLDIN As the leadup to the 2026 midterm elections begins, social media users — among them billionaire X owner Elon Musk, who briefly served as a top advisor to President Donald Trump — are using false information to advocate for more voter ID laws in the U.S. Related Articles Colorado doesn’t plan to transfer imprisoned former county clerk to federal custody Higher fees for foreigners visiting US nation…
FACT FOCUS: It is not illegal for voters to show ID in New York and California
By MELISSA GOLDIN As the leadup to the 2026 midterm elections begins, social media users — among them billionaire X owner Elon Musk, who briefly served as a top advisor to President Donald Trump — are using false information to advocate for more voter ID laws in the U.S. Related Articles Higher fees for foreigners visiting US national parks stokes tourism concerns Court transcripts show Border Patrol official Greg …
FACT FOCUS: It is not illegal for voters to show ID in New York and California
By MELISSA GOLDIN As the leadup to the 2026 midterm elections begins, social media users — among them billionaire X owner Elon Musk, who briefly served as a top advisor to President Donald Trump — are using false information to advocate for more voter ID laws in the U.S. Related Articles Court transcripts show Border Patrol official Greg Bovino dodging questions about use of force Judges allow North Carolina to use…
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