Revamped Idaho Voter ID Bill Helps Elderly at the Polls

AARP Commends Rep. Moyle for Ensuring Older Idahoans without Photo ID Still Have a Voice on Election Day

BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Thanks to the addition of a key provision aimed at ensuring elderly voters aren't deterred, AARP is commending the latest effort by Idaho lawmakers to require voters to show a photo ID before they cast their ballot. The legislation targeting potential voter fraud is sponsored by House Majority Leader Mike Moyle and will allow voters without a photo ID to sign an affidavit, clearing a major hurdle for older voters.  

"AARP commends Representative Moyle for making sure this legislation doesn't leave older Idahoans, the largest voting population, out in the cold on Election Day," said Jim Wordelman, State Director for AARP in Idaho.  "While the issues of absentee ballots and vote by mail are not in the bill, if they are addressed later, we hope they are addressed with a similar approach."

AARP opposed similar legislation last year because the ID requirements were overly burdensome to older voters and could have deterred turnout.  

Nearly 90% of AARP members are registered to vote and 75% vote in every election – AARP has over 180,000 members in Idaho. Voters age 50 and older continue to be the largest voting group in local, state and federal elections.

AARP is Idaho's largest membership organization with over 180,000 members.

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