In February Congress debated the SAVE Act which forces states to fortify voter ID requirements. The act, panned by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer as “Jim Crow 2.0” may limit voting access for some 21 million Americans that do not have documents proving citizenship readily available. CNBC’s Justin Papp explains how this law may affect turnout in the 2026 midterm elections.
Produced and Edited by: Carlos Waters
Reporting by: Justin Papp
Animation: Emily Park
Senior Managing Producer: Shawn Baldwin
Senior Director of Video: Lindsey Jacobson
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Additional Sources: Brennan Center for Justice, Committee on House Administration, Congress, National Conference of State Legislatures, Pew Research Center, University of Maryland’s Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement
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Why Congress Is Considering A New Voter ID Bill
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