Wisconsin voters decide to enshrine voter ID law in state constitution: ‘Big win for Republicans’
Wisconsin will enshrine the state’s voter ID law in the state constitution after voters approved the proposal on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press’ vote call at 9:48 p.m. EST.
The Badger State already requires that voters have photo ID in order to participate at the polls, but that law has now been elevated to a constitutional amendment.
The measure was placed on the ballot by the Republican-controlled legislature in an effort to strengthen election security.
It also protects the law from potentially being overturned in court when Democrats are in control, as constitutional amendments have to be approved in two legislative sessions and by a statewide popular vote.
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The proposal’s passing was celebrated by GOP lawmakers, President Donald Trump and DOGE leader Elon Musk.
State Sen. Van Wanggaard, a Republican who co-authored the amendment, said “this will help maintain integrity in the electoral process, no matter who controls the Legislature.”
Trump celebrated the law being added to the state constitution on Truth Social after the vote was called Tuesday night.
“VOTER I.D. JUST APPROVED IN WISCONSIN ELECTION. Democrats fought hard against this, presumably so they can CHEAT. This is a BIG WIN FOR REPUBLICANS, MAYBE THE BIGGEST WIN OF THE NIGHT. IT SHOULD ALLOW US TO WIN WISCONSIN, LIKE I JUST DID IN THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, FOR MANY YEARS TO COME!” the president wrote.
Musk celebrated with a simple “Yeah!” while sharing The AP’s call on X.
Opponents of the proposal, who typically oppose photo ID requirements in general, argued that voting will be more difficult for people of color, disabled people and poor people because they claim the law isn’t enforced fairly.
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Nine states, including Wisconsin, require that voters present photo ID, though Wisconsin’s requirements are the strictest, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
There are laws in 36 states requiring or requesting that voters show some sort of identification, the NCSL said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.