GOP leader from Mecklenburg responds on Voter ID concerns

By GARY D. ROBERTSON, Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. — "The newly installed Republican majority at the North Carolina Legislature is resolute this year on expanding identification requirements before voters enter a polling booth.

GOP lawmakers are putting together a voter ID bill, following up on the pledge the party's candidates made in the fall campaigns.

Rep. Ric Killian of Mecklenburg County says a measure being considered would require a voter to show photo identification, but the person could also use a voter registration card to qualify..."

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David Richard, ED of ARC of NC, said last week an agreement had been reached on this issue.

Richard told disability rights advocates that a Voter Registration card would be allowed as proof of identity to avoid everyone who does not have a driver's license or other photo ID from being disenfranchised of voting rights.