So... Election 2012
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Voting identification rules in NYC: Not as bad as I thought.
"New York does not require properly registered voters to show ID when they vote in person.
When it is your turn to vote, an election official will ask you for your full name and address, and then will announce your name and residence. You will also be asked to sign your name on the back of your registration poll record. Two poll officials will then compare that signature with the signature on the registration poll record to ensure that the person attempting to vote is the same as the person registered. If the signatures match, you will be permitted to vote.
If you did not provide identification with your voter registration form, you will be asked for it the first time you vote. Forms of "current and valid identification" include but are not limited to:A driver's license or department of motor vehicles non-driver photo ID card or other current and valid photo identification; A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.
If you do not have any of these forms of ID, then you can only vote by affidavit ballot (unless a court order provides otherwise)."