Ohio Should Enshrine Photo ID Requirements in State Constitution Based on Popular Support
Source: M.D. Kittle. "Poll Finds 76% Of Ohio Voters Want Photo ID In Constitution." June 8, 2026. thefederalist.com
The Gist
The author argues Ohio should put photo ID voting requirements in their state constitution because polls show most voters want it and it hasn't hurt voter turnout. They believe this will make elections more secure while still being easy for legitimate voters.
Conclusion
Ohio should pass the constitutional amendment requiring photo ID to vote because it has overwhelming popular support and would strengthen election integrity
Premises
- 76% of Ohio voters support enshrining photo ID requirements in the state constitution, with bipartisan backing (99% Republicans, 90% independents, 69% Democrats)
- Ohio's existing photo ID law has not caused voter suppression - the 2024 election had the second-highest turnout in four presidential elections
- Photo ID requirements make elections more secure by making it 'easy to vote and hard to cheat'
- Ten states already require photo ID exclusively, and Wisconsin voters overwhelmingly approved similar constitutional protection
- 86% of poll respondents would be more likely to vote if this amendment were on the ballot, potentially boosting Republican turnout in critical races
Assumptions
- Popular support for a policy makes it democratically legitimate and desirable
- Photo ID requirements enhance election integrity without significantly burdening legitimate voters
- High voter turnout indicates the absence of voter suppression
- Constitutional amendments provide more permanent protection than regular legislation
- What works in other states will work similarly in Ohio