September 7, 2010
Idaho reminding voters of photo ID law
Identification to be required at polling places
Jessie L. Bonner Associated Press

BOISE – The state is launching a campaign next month to remind Idaho voters that under a new law, they must provide photo identification to cast their ballots.

Billboard advertisements and public service announcements are intended to decrease confusion during the November general election, said Deputy Secretary of State Tim Hurst.

About half of states require voters to show identification, but only Idaho and seven other states request photo ID, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Idaho’s new voting law was tested in several county elections in August. While there were no reported problems, “it did slow things down a little bit,â€