A state Commonwealth Court judge on Tuesday determined that the requirement that Pennsylvania voters show a valid photo ID will not be in place for the Nov. 6 presidential election, a victory for opponents of the law.
Here are the major provisions of Judge Robert Simpson's 16-page ruling:
— VOTERS WON'T NEED PHOTO ID:
Simpson issued an injunction against provisions of the law that would keep people from voting if they don't have photo identification. Those voters will not be required to follow an alternative procedure in which they would vote by a provisional ballot and then prove their identity to county election officials within six days of the election. Instead, they will vote the same as others.
— THE RULING ONLY EXTENDS TO THE COMING ELECTION:
The legal challenge to the law will continue before Simpson, with a status conference set for Dec. 13 in Harrisburg.
— THE JUDGE SAID THE LAW COULD DISENFRANCHISE SOME VOTERS:
Simpson said that with five weeks to go before the election, some people who would need photo IDs to vote might not get them in time.
— VOTER EDUCATION ABOUT PHOTO ID WILL CONTINUE:
Opponents sought a ban on outreach and educational efforts regarding the need for photo ID. Simpson denied that request.
