What does the ruling mean for Michigans election officials and voters?
Michigans election officials must immediately prepare for the implementation of the requirement, which begins with the November 6, 2007 election. The Department of States Bureau of Elections will provide Clerks with the materials and training needed to implement the requirement. As of the November 6, 2007 election, every Michigan voter who offers to vote at the polls must show picture identification or sign and affidavit attesting that he or she is not in possession of picture identification.
