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Most states, including Texas and Florida, now require showing ID to vote. Here's the full state-by-state breakdown.

Laws vary widely on the different forms of ID voters have to bring to the polls, if they require any at all. See if you have to show ID in your state.

Voter engagement has already skyrocketed ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections in the form of early voting methods, but plenty of voters nationwide are set to cast their ballots in person.

States vary widely on the rules for acceptable forms of identification at the polls. More states require photo IDs than not, but still differ in their technicalities.

See what ID you need to cast your ballot ahead of Election Day:

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For more information on your state's requirements, check out this guide from the National Conference of State Legislatures, or scroll down for our state-by-state breakdown.

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Alabama

Alaska

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Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

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Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Voters are required to present an ID that includes a photo and signature.

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A second form of ID will be required if the photo ID does not display a signature.

Georgia

Voters must provide a valid form of photo ID to vote in person.

Hawaii

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Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Voters are required

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Iowa

Voters are required to present valid, government-issued photo ID or voter ID card.

Kansas

Voters are required to present valid, government-issued photo ID.

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Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

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Michigan

Voters are required to present photo ID at the polls or

Minnesota

No ID is required.

Mississippi

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Missouri

Montana

Voters are required to show ID at the polls, but it does not need to include a photo.

Nebraska

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Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

Voters are required to show ID if they registered by mail, and may submit photo and non-photo ID.

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New York

No ID is required.

North Carolina

Only first-time voters who registered by mail are required to present ID or cast

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North Dakota

Voters are required to present ID that includes a name, address, and date of birth.

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

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Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

Voters are required to present a photo ID.

South Dakota

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Voters are required to show photo ID at the polls or

Tennessee

Voters are required to present valid government-issued photo ID at the polls.

Texas

Utah

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Vermont

Voters are not required to present ID unless it is their first time voting and they registered by mail.

Virginia

Washington

Voters are not generally required to submit ID to vote by mail.

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West Virginia

Voters are required to present ID at the polls, with or without ID.

Wisconsin

Voters are required to present photo ID at the polls.

Wyoming

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