Wisconsin Voters to Decide on Voter ID Amendment in April Ballot

Research finds no evidence of voter suppression under current voter ID laws, but debate continues over potential constitutional amendment.

Wisconsin voters will decide on April 1 whether to amend the state constitution to require photo ID for voting, a measure already in effect under state law since 2016.
A study by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty found no evidence that voter ID laws suppressed turnout, with data showing a 1.5% increase in voter participation since implementation.
Critics, including the ACLU and other advocacy groups, argue the amendment could disenfranchise vulnerable populations and limit judicial oversight of voting rights.
Support for voter ID laws remains strong, with 74% of Wisconsin voters and over 80% of Americans favoring such measures, according to recent polls.
The proposed amendment seeks to safeguard the law from potential challenges, as Wisconsin's Supreme Court has recently shifted to a liberal majority.