Over 40 states have considered voter identification laws in recent years, with several adopting laws requiring voters to show a valid ID before they cast a ballot. We argue that such laws have a disenfranchising affect on racial and ethnic minorities, who are less likely than Whites to possess a valid ID. Leveraging a unique national dataset, we offer a comprehensive portrait of who does and does not have access to a valid piece of voter identification. We find clear evidence that people of color are less likely to have an ID. Moreover, these disparities persist after controlling for a host of relevant covariates.
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Barreto, M. A., Nuño, S., Sanchez, G. R., & Walker, H. L. (2019). The Racial Implications of Voter Identification Laws in America. American Politics Research, 47(2), 238–249. https://doi.org/10.1177/1532673X18810012
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