Everyday activities require us to provide identification for hospital admissions or doctors office visits; use of credit cards or cashing checks; renting a hotel room; entering a courtroom or some businesses (like The N&O); or even visiting the governor’s office in Raleigh.

Last year at the polls, I met many voters who had recently moved to North Carolina and were amazed that there are no requirements in our state to prove your identity. Twenty-nine states require some type of identification for all voters. House Bill 351 does in fact allow eight forms of identification to vote. Voters who do not have the required photo ID will not be turned away at the polls and may file a provisional ballot.

I read the bill and then contacted my representative, Joe Hackney, and asked that he please vote to override the governor’s veto when the House returns to session July 13.

Cathy Wright, Chapel Hill