This measure would make WA residents prove they are citizens when they register to vote

This measure would make Washington residents prove they are citizens when they register to vote

A Republican-led effort to make Washington residents prove they are U.S. citizens before receiving a ballot is hitting the streets.Backers of an initiative requiring a person to provide proof of citizenship as part of the voter registration process have begun gathering signatures after a Thurston County judge settled a dispute on how the measure would be described on ballots.Under the proposed measure, one would need an enhanced driver’s license…

This measure would make WA residents prove they are citizens when they register to vote

A Republican-led effort to make Washington residents prove they are U.S. citizens before receiving a ballot is hitting the streets.

Effort Underway in Washington State to Require Proof of Citizenship to Vote

OLYMPIA, WA – A Republican-led effort to make Washington residents prove they are U.S. citizens before receiving a ballot is hitting the streets. Backers of an initiative requiring a person to provide proof of citizenship as part of the voter registration process have begun gathering signatures after a Thurston County judge settled a dispute on how the measure would be described on ballots. Under the proposed measure, one would need an enhanced …