A recent Harvard-Harris survey indicates that a significant majority of Americans support the requirement to show a valid photo ID and proof of citizenship to vote. The survey, conducted from September 26-28, 2026, among 2,200 registered voters, found that 82 percent of respondents believe a valid ID should be required for voting. This support spans across party lines, with 95 percent of Republicans, 73 percent of Democrats, and 78 percent of independents in favor of the ID requirement.
Additionally, the survey revealed that 79 percent of respondents support requiring proof of citizenship to vote, with 95 percent of Republicans, 66 percent of Democrats, and 75 percent of independents agreeing. Furthermore, 72 percent of those surveyed support tightening voter ID requirements for the upcoming 2026 Congressional midterm elections, including 92 percent of Republicans, 56 percent of Democrats, and 68 percent of independents.
The survey coincides with Vice President JD Vance's announcement regarding a plan to take control of the Senate floor to pass the SAVE America Act, which mandates that individuals present valid ID and proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. The Act also aims to remove non-citizens from voter rolls. In an interview, Vance discussed the challenges of executing this plan, stating that while he believes he has the authority to take over as chair and fire the Senate parliamentarian, he anticipates resistance from some Republican senators who may side with Democrats. Vance emphasized that the issue lies not with the parliamentarian but with certain Republican senators who do not align with party positions.