Pew and Gallup polls report roughly 83–84% national support for photo ID to vote

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The White House urged Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, a federal bill that would require photo identification and other measures for federal elections, arguing these steps are necessary to secure election integrity. The piece cites Pew Research, Gallup, and other surveys reporting strong public support for voter ID across demographic groups, and criticizes Democratic politicians for opposing such reforms.

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Both cited polls report nearly identical national support for photo ID requirements: Pew Research Center’s Aug 22, 2025 report finds 83% of Americans favor requiring government‑issued photo ID to vote (95% of Republicans, 71% of Democrats). Gallup’s Oct 1–12, 2024 poll finds 84% overall support (98% Republicans, 84% independents, 67% Democrats). Verdict: True — the Pew and Gallup publications quoted give the 83–84% national figures and show large majorities across parties, including a majority of Democrats (Pew 71%, Gallup 67%).

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Update · Feb 11, 2026, 04:01 AMTrue
Both cited polls report nearly identical national support for photo ID requirements: Pew Research Center’s Aug 22, 2025 report finds 83% of Americans favor requiring government‑issued photo ID to vote (95% of Republicans, 71% of Democrats). Gallup’s Oct 1–12, 2024 poll finds 84% overall support (98% Republicans, 84% independents, 67% Democrats). Verdict: True — the Pew and Gallup publications quoted give the 83–84% national figures and show large majorities across parties, including a majority of Democrats (Pew 71%, Gallup 67%).
- https://www.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2025/08/PP_2025.8.22_voting-policy_report.pdf
- https://news.gallup.com/poll/652523/americans-endorse-early-voting-voter-verification.aspx
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 03:12 AMTrue
Pew Research Center (Aug. 22, 2025) reported 83% of U.S. adults favor requiring government‑issued photo ID to vote, including 95% of Republicans and 71% of Democrats. Gallup (Oct. 24, 2024) reported 84% overall support, with 98% of Republicans, 84% of independents and 67% of Democrats. Verdict: True — both reputable national polls show roughly 83–84% overall support and large majorities across parties, including clear majorities of Democrats (about 67–71%), matching the claim.
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