Confusion Over Voter ID Requirement Contributes to Missouri Lines

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Confusion Over Voter ID Requirement Contributes to Missouri Lines

Nov. 6, 2018, 2:06 p.m. EST

A judge’s decision two weeks ago allows voters to show something other than a photo ID, but not all poll workers have gotten the message.

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