A second Wisconsin judge ruled on Monday that state's requirement for voters to show photographic identification before castings ballots is unconstitutional.
Dane County Judge Richard Niess said the Wisconsin photo ID law "undermines the very foundation" of a government: "the people's inherent, pre-constitutional right to vote."
Minnesotans are watching the Wisconsin action, which likely eventually will be decided by a higher court, because Minnesota Republicans also are pushing a photo ID requirement.
However, the proposal making its way through the Minnesota Legislature would change the state's Constitution to require photo IDs, making it less susceptible to court challenges.
If the House and Senate approve the plan, Minnesota voters will decide the issue on Nov. 6.
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Don Davis reports for Forum Communications Co., which owns the Herald
