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SAVE America Act debate: Karl challenges Warner on Virginia voter ID
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- ABC News host Jonathan Karl questioned Sen. Mark Warner on whether Democrats should support national photo ID requirements for voting, highlighting broad bipartisan public support.
- Warner claimed Virginia requires voter photo ID, but Karl corrected him, explaining Virginia allows various non-photo IDs and affidavits for voting without photo identification.
- Under Virginia law, voters can present multiple forms of ID, many without photos, or sign an affidavit to cast a regular ballot; photo ID is not strictly required.
- Warner expressed conditional support for uniform government-issued photo IDs nationwide but criticized the broader SAVE America Act as a form of voter disenfranchisement.
- A 2025 Pew Research Center survey showed 83% of Americans support government-issued photo ID for voting, including a majority of Democrats and Republicans.
