Virginia Democrats face scrutiny after voter ID comments
Virginia voter ID rules spark debate after Warner’s on-air exchange and ABC correction See how the SAVE Act fight is shaping election law criticism and political fallout
Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia is facing criticism after an onair exchange about his state’s voter ID rules drew a correction from ABC host Jon Karl.
Warner had argued against the SAVE Act, saying it could make voting harder for eligible voters, including married women. Karl then noted that Virginia does not require a photo ID in the way Warner described, and said voters can use a range of documents to verify their identity.
Republican challengers and allies quickly used the moment to question Warner’s understanding of Virginia election law and to press him to support the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register for federal elections. Warner’s campaign did not immediately comment.