RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina's governor has vetoed legislation implementing a voter photo identification mandate added to the state's constitution in a recent referendum. 

  • Gov. Cooper vetoed voter ID legislation Friday and an override is likely
  • State House Speaker Tim Moore says he is "disappointed" by the governor's decision
  • Gov. Cooper also mentioned allegations regarding North Carolina's District 9 

Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has repeatedly opposed voter ID legislation and put his veto stamp to the latest bill Friday. An override is likely because Republicans in the GOP-dominated General Assembly have been united in supporting the legislation finalized last week. 

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The bill fills in details to carry out the constitutional amendment approved by voters last month requiring photo ID for in-person voting. The legislation greatly expands the number of qualifying IDs and exceptions compared to legislation blocked earlier this decade. 

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Democratic legislators acknowledge voter ID rules are necessary because of the referendum but say details are being rushed and will prevent some minorities and poor people from voting. 
 
 
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