Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Watchman News Republican politician calls for measure to study feasibility of biometrics in NM election polls

Senate Minority Whip William Payne (R-Albuquerque) put forward a new proposal last week that calls on New Mexico’s top elections officials to study the feasibility of integrating biometrics at election polls, according to a report by Star Tribune.


“This could put to rest the criticism that voters cannot afford to produce reliable photo identification when they vote,” Payne said. “Everyone has an eyeball or thumb that could be scanned for identification. No need to produce a photo ID.”


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