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Texas Senate candidate James Talarico told a Texas voter that he supports voter ID requirements as long as they don’t discriminate and are “consistent across the board.”
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Texas Senate candidate James Talarico told a Texas voter that he supports voter ID requirements as long as they don’t discriminate and are “consistent across the board.”
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Talarico says he supports voter ID, but avoids questions about the SAVE America Act
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico said he supports “fair voter ID” but dodged a voter’s question about whether he supported the Save America Act.
The bill would change U.S. elections in ways many conservatives want, including requiring those registered to vote to provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
“But from what I understand, the bill is about our elections,” Talarico said. “So I’ll tell you what I stand for. I’m for fair voter ID, and I’m just saying because here in Texas, I think a lot of our voter ID policies are discriminatory.”
He described how some types of identification, like a concealed handgun permit, can be used for voting purposes, while others, like a student ID, are not.
“I think it hurts certain types of voters and helps other types of voters,” Talarico said. “What I want is consistent voter identification across the board. »
The voter asked if he could keep this policy while working with senators from other states, like New York or California.
“Well, I’m not running for the United States Senate to represent New York or California. I’m not running for the United States Senate to represent the Democratic Party. I’m running for the Senate to represent all 31 million Texans, and I will always do what’s best for Texas, even if that means standing up to my own party,” Talarico told the voter.
