Get ‘Carded’ Tuesday, November 4 at the Polls: By Mark R. Kerr

TUCSON (Observer Update) - For registered Arizona voters casting their ballots in a primary or in this case, the upcoming general election, Tuesday, November 4, will be similar to going into a nightclub or bar for the first time, in each occurrence, the person is “carded,” asked for their ID.

Under Arizona law, every eligible registered voter is required to show proof of identity at the polling place before receiving a ballot.

To obtain a ballot at the polling place, the voter must announce or present in writing his or her name and address to an election official. In addition, the voter must present one form of identification that bears his or her name, address and photograph or two different forms of identification that bear only the voter's name and address.

Acceptable forms of identification with photograph, name, and address (one required) include, but are not limited to: Valid Arizona driver's license; Valid Arizona nonoperating identification license; Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification; Valid United States federal, state, or local government issued identification

Under Arizona law, acceptable forms of identification without a photograph that bear the name and address of the voter (two required) include, but are not limited to: Utility bill of the voter that is dated within ninety days of the date of the election. A utility bill may be for electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, cellular phone, or cable television. Bank or credit union statement that is dated within ninety days of the date of election. Valid Arizona Vehicle Registration. Indian census card. Property tax statement of the voter's residence. Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification. Recorder's Certificate or valid United States federal, state, or local government issued identification, including a voter registration card issued by the county recorder.

For more information, in Pima County, go online here call the Recorder’s office (520) 740-4330, and for the rest of the state, call (866) OUR-VOTE or go online to 866ourvote.org.