Dec. 5 2012 / 6:33p.m. ET
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
dcoperator
Polling Place: Ridge Avenue Salvation Army
2012 Elections, ID problem:
Voter was asked to present two forms of identification at polling place, and was not a newly registered voter. Voter did not appreciate this since the PA voter ID law was not in effect for the presidential election.
Dec. 5 2012 / 6:32p.m. ET
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
dcoperator
Polling Place: Ridge Avenue Salvation Army
2012 Elections, ID problem:
Voter was asked to present two forms of identification at polling place, and was not a newly registered voter. Voter did not appreciate this since the PA voter ID law was not in effect for the presidential election.
Nov. 20 2012 / 1:10p.m. ET
Philadelpahia, Philadelphia, PA
dcoperator
Polling Place: Clarendon Settlement School
2012 Elections, Registration problem, ID problem:
Caller was asked to produce ID in order to vote. Caller noted that his wife did not have to produce ID, and she voted at the same time. Caller did not produce ID and was not permitted to vote.
Nov. 19 2012 / 4:12p.m. ET
Franklin, Venango, PA
vmvolunteer
Polling Place: Sandy Crook
2012 Elections, ID problem:
Caller noted that one week after the court ruled that voter identification was not required to vote, there were ads in the Venango Newspaper (814-676-7444) that advertised identification was required. On the day of the election, several polling precincts were still requesting identification to vote. Caller was able to vote ...
Nov. 17 2012 / 5:26p.m. ET
Bernville, Berks, PA
dcoperator
Polling Place: Jefferson Township Municipality
2012 Elections, ID problem:
Voter was asked for identification, and poll worker created a scene when voter refused. Voter felt the poll workers were challenging anyone who did not present identification.
Nov. 16 2012 / 2:30p.m. ET
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, PA
ACLUpaOperator
Polling Place: Steve Mattress Warehouse
2012 Elections, ID problem:
Unable to vote. 20 plus people away due to not having IDs
Nov. 16 2012 / 12:32p.m. ET
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
2012 Elections, ID problem:
Voter was asked for ID several times. Refused to provide the ID and voted anyway.
Nov. 15 2012 / 7:10p.m. ET
Oakland, Susquehanna, PA
2012 Elections, ID problem:
Poll worker insisted that ID was required in order for voter to vote.
Nov. 15 2012 / 6:33p.m. ET
Monroeville, Allegheny, PA
2012 Elections, ID problem:
Voter and her family members were asked to show ID in order to vote. When challenged, the election official said "it's just easier for us, but it's not required."
Nov. 15 2012 / 6:31p.m. ET
Minorsville, PA
2012 Elections, ID problem:
Voter was asked to show photo ID in order to vote. Voter challenged election official and refused to show her photo ID -- she was then permitted to vote without showing it.
Nov. 15 2012 / 6:27p.m. ET
Motten, Mohnton, PA
2012 Elections, ID problem:
Voter was told ID was required in order for her to vote. It was her first time voting at that location, and she produced her Voter ID prior to being told again that her photo ID was necessary.
Nov. 15 2012 / 6:25p.m. ET
Phoenixville, Chester, PA
2012 Elections, ID problem:
Voter and her boyfriend each saw elderly people being told they could not vote with ID in Pennsylvania. Further, there were people holding signs saying ID was required.
Nov. 14 2012 / 5:39p.m. ET
King of Prussia, Montgomery, PA
2012 Elections, ID problem:
voter was asked to see photo ID and poll workers still allowed those without ID to vote
Nov. 14 2012 / 5:35p.m. ET
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, PA
2012 Elections, ID problem:
caller had a question about the voter ID requirements in PA
Nov. 14 2012 / 5:27p.m. ET
PA
2012 Elections, ID problem:
voter had a PA question about voter ID requirements
Nov. 14 2012 / 4:15p.m. ET
PA
2012 Elections, ID problem:
Asked for ID and got into an argument with poll workers about them asking for ID. He said that it was voter suppression and they continued to ask for an ID, saying that it would be required next time.
Nov. 14 2012 / 4:08p.m. ET
PA
2012 Elections, ID problem:
Was asked about producing voter ID and wanted to talk about the issue.
Nov. 14 2012 / 3:20p.m. ET
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
2012 Elections, ID problem:
voter was asked to show ID but her fiancee was not but both were allowed to vote- voter is concerned she wasn't asked to sign her name
Nov. 14 2012 / 3:13p.m. ET
Akron, Lancaster, PA
2012 Elections, ID problem:
Person behind her was asked for ID> He asked if they were supposed to ask and poll worker said showing ID makes it easier for them.
Nov. 14 2012 / 2:23p.m. ET
Jacksontown, PA
Followup needed
2012 Elections, Polling place problem, Voter intimidation problem, Poll worker problem, ID problem:
caller reported that the lines are moving very slowly at her polling place because poll workers are asking for ID and copying voter information down- was in line for over an hour- voters have ID but they are requesting it for no reason
Nov. 14 2012 / 1:04p.m. ET
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
dcoperator
Polling Place: Penn Center Apts
Followup needed
2012 Elections, ID problem:
voter was asked to show an ID, voter refused to show ID, but did not see anyone being turned away
Nov. 12 2012 / 10:47a.m. ET
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
70teamleader
Polling Place: The Warwick
Followup needed
2012 Elections, ID problem:
Voter was told to voter by provisional ballot, even though she provided her voter registration card and utility bill. She was told that she needed photo ID to vote on the machines.
Nov. 9 2012 / 1:59p.m. ET
PA
2012 Elections, Voter intimidation problem, ID problem:
Caller reported that poll workers at her polling place in Pennsylvania were forcing voters to show ID, although ID is not required. Caller stated that she felt "strong-armed" into showing ID. She voted because she had brought ID.
Nov. 8 2012 / 4:30p.m. ET
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
70teamleader
Polling Place: Theological Center
Followup needed
2012 Elections, ID problem:
Caller wanted to report that when she went to vote, an elderly woman was asked to show ID as the registration book said "ID required" but the elderly woman said she had voted at that polling location many times before. The elderly voter produced her ID & was able to vote.
Nov. 8 2012 / 3:18p.m. ET
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
70teamleader
Polling Place: Charles Sentori Branch Free Library
Followup needed
2012 Elections, Poll worker problem, ID problem:
Was "berated" by poll worker when voter said that he did not have to show ID when asked. Voter asked for the name of the person but the person would not say his name but said he was "the judge". Voter does not believe he should have been belittled in ...