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Are CT residents required to show a photo ID to vote?

Mariana Navarrete Villegas, CT Mirror

no

Under Connecticut law, photo identification is requested at polling locations but it is not required to vote.

First time voters casting a ballot for the first time in a primary or general election with federal candidates can bring a valid photo identification showing their name and address or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. Or they can cast a provisional ballot.

All other voters can use social security cards, any pre-printed form of identification that shows name and address, name and signature or name and photo. They could also request Form ED-681, which allows them to affirm identity without presenting an identification.

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