A new Texas ID law requires many married woman to get a provisional ballot or fill out a voter affidavit. Neither are counted until seven-10 days after an election.
Woman are more likely to vote than men and are more likely to vote Democratic.
117th District Court Judge Sandra Watts has voted in every election for the last 49 years. The name on her driver's license has remained the same for 52 years, and the address on her voter registration card or driver's license hasn't changed in more than two decades. So imagine her surprise when she was told by voting officials that she would have to sign a "voters affidavit" affirming she was who she said she was. Her maiden name is on her driver’s license which was mandated in 1964 when she got married. Many married women do not update their IDs after taking their spouse’s surnames, as the process is arduous and costly. Women must present original documents verifying their name change, such as a marriage license, or pay $20 to obtain new copies. Under the new voter ID law, these women are potential voter fraud risks.
Voter ID Law May Cause Problems for Women Using Maiden Names - KiiiTV3.com South Texas, Corpus Christi, Coastal Bend
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