What type of check is the election inspector required to perform when viewing a voters picture identification?
The election inspector will check the photo and name appearing on the identification to verify the voters identity. As a part of this check, the election inspector will confirm that the name appearing on the picture identification matches the name entered by the voter on the Application to Vote. Does the name appearing on the picture identification have to exactly match the name entered by the voter on the Application to Vote or the manner in which the voters name appears on the precincts QVF List? No-however, the names must be similar enough to verify the voters identity. For example, commonly used abbreviated names are acceptable such as Bill for William, Kathy for Kathryn. Initials that are representative of the voters first name are also acceptable.
