State election officials report that 416 Georgians, who lacked photo ID, were turned away from polls during the February 5th presidential primary. Under the state’s new voter ID law, citizens who show up to a poll without ID can return within 48 hours to cast a ballot. However, only 120 Georgians of the 416 returned in time to cast a valid ballot. Critics have claimed the law disenfranchises the poor, elderly and minorities. Secretary of State Karen Handel says her office received no complaints about the new ID requirement on election day.
