Oklahoma
State Senate
Communications Division
State Capitol
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405-521-5774
For Immediate Release: January 15, 2008
Sen. John Ford
Sen. Ford Renews Push to Prevent Election Fraud
Sen. John
Ford is renewing his effort to protect Oklahomans against election
fraud. Ford has filed Senate Bill 1150 which will require voters
to show identification when they cast their ballots. While similar
legislation has gone unheard in past sessions, Ford said it was
important to keep fighting for this measure.
“The role voters play in determining the future of our cities,
counties, state and nation is just too important to leave it open
to fraud,” said Ford. “Senate Bill 1150 will protect
the integrity of the process by helping ensure that only duly registered
voters participate in elections.”
Ford, who represents Craig, Nowata and Washington Counties, said
his measure simply requires voters to show identification at the
polls. Voters could use a valid voter identification card, driver
license, passport, state identification card, a copy of a current
utility bill, bank statement, government check or paycheck, or any
other government document showing the voter’s name and address.
“No one thinks twice when asked for identification when writing
a check or for commercial air travel,” Ford said. “When
you consider the critical roll elections play in determining our
very future, it is simply good sense to make sure we do everything
possible to protect that future by ensuring citizens who are registered
voters are the ones making those decisions.”
If approved, SB 1150 would take effect on January 1, 2009.
For more information contact:
Senator Ford's Office - (405) 521-5634
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