McDonnell signs controversial voter ID bill

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Forgot to bring an ID card on Election Day? Starting July 1, Virginia voters will have to go home and get it.

Gov. Bob McDonnell signed identical bills Friday afternoon to toughen the procedure for voters who don’t bring a valid form of identification to the polls. Under the new law, voters will have to fill out a provisional ballot and come back to the polling place with the ID or send it in via fax or email before their vote is counted.

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