In theory, yes, she can re-register at her polling place But that isn’t real-time - it’s a provisional ballot that gets certified later. This whole purge process (and related “citizen only” measures which are literally redundant) is designed to create friction and uncertainty among immigrant populations and marginally reduce their turnout.
I have to assume same day registration would require documentation to (re) prove your citizenship. If you can't find your birth certificate or similar on that day it would be an issue that your previously valid registration was removed and you aren't able to go through the process again in one day.
Typically not. Just an ID (depending on state, might require a photo, might not) and a sworn affidavit that you are eligible (ie a citizen, not a felon in some states, etc). The ballot would be provisional and the board of elections runs a more thorough check after the fact. The voter gets a phone number and transaction ID to check back to see their status.
But, as I've noted elsewhere, while this is an option in VA, it isn't in all states (the same-day reg part - they all have some form of provisional ballot). And it creates friction and uncertainty among the electorate. If your state sent you a letter that said you were ineligible, would you jump through hoops to prove them wrong, or would you punt this cycle and fix the issue later? The latter is what the GOP hopes will happen, effectively disenfranchising a specific group of left-leaning voters (most immigrant groups lean left to some extent).
Edit to add - states that have RealID implemented (not sure if they all do yet), all the paperwork required to get the RealID stamp on your DL would prove your citizenship as well, so that's on record with the state. In the case of the 1600 voters in VA, they all have pre-RealID licenses (and many have naturalized in the time since their DL was issued). But, quite a few were selected erroneously based on scant evidence.
Oh that's interesting. I don't remember the last time I had to register to vote but it was probably done at the DMV who would already have on record my birth certificate or similar.
If just an ID is used, how do they confirm someone is a citizen? Can you only get an Illinois ID if you are eligible to vote?
My experience is that in getting a state ID, you need birth certificate or another document.
In the case of a state without voter ID, there is no check — you literally just have to bring an electric bill. A non citizen could easily vote. It would be illegal, but the odds of being caught are slim to none.
If there was a suspicion that the voter was illegal, a poll worker could have them cast a provisional ballot. In places like California, it is a felony to require a provisional ballot without evidence.
