On April 1, 2025, Wisconsin voters approved a constitutional amendment to enshrine the state’s existing voter ID law in the state constitution. The amendment passed with approximately 63% of the vote, making it more challenging for future legislatures or courts to alter or overturn the law.
The voter ID law, first enacted in 2011, requires voters to present photo identification at polling stations. Acceptable forms of ID include state-issued driver’s licenses, federal IDs, IDs from federally recognized tribes, and college or university IDs. Voters without valid ID on election day can cast a provisional ballot and present ID later.
Supporters argue that the law enhances election security and aligns with common practices requiring ID in daily activities. Opponents express concerns that it could disproportionately affect marginalized communities, potentially leading to voter disenfranchisement.
The approval of this amendment ensures that the voter ID requirement is now a permanent feature of Wisconsin’s constitution, making it more difficult to amend or repeal in the future.