HARRISBURG, Oct. 2, 2012 — State Sen. Judy Schwank said today’s Commonwealth Court ruling on the state’s voter ID law will give voters more time to prepare for future elections while ensuring their right to vote this November.
“There have been many questions from voters all across the state on whether they had the right form of photo ID and how to obtain it,” said Schwank (D-Berks). “Today’s ruling resolves those questions for now, and voters need not worry about whether their vote will be counted in this November’s General Election.”
Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson today issued a preliminary injunction on the law, which requires voters to present a valid form of photo ID in order to cast a ballot. The injunction is temporary. Voters may be asked for ID when they vote in the Nov. 6 General Election but will still be able to vote without photo ID.
“The judge’s decision was a fair ruling, in light of the confusion about the law among voters and administration officials alike over the past few months,” Schwank said. “No voter should have to agonize about whether they can exercise their right to vote. For now, they can go to the polls with confidence and focus on selecting the candidates they feel will serve their needs best.”
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