Burns major player in renewed voter ID push
Prime Democratic sponsor of House bill
Rep. Frank Burns March 19, 2025 | 9:34 AM
EBENSBURG, March 19 – At times the only House Democrat to have voted in favor of voter ID in the past, state Rep. Frank Burns has renewed optimism it will finally become law this session because of his bipartisan leadership.
Burns, D-Cambria, is working alongside his Republican colleagues to get this legislation passed, serving as prime Democratic sponsor of a voter ID bill that would fulfill his longstanding commitment to election integrity.
“I’m proud to sponsor this bill, and I believe that everyone, regardless of political party, should support it," Burns said, noting that the proposed legislation has just been introduced. “Voter ID is about ensuring trust in our elections – and nothing is more sacred.
“It’s a basic, commonsense measure that guarantees only eligible voters are casting ballots. This is a nonpartisan effort to protect the system from fraud and restore confidence, by guaranteeing that only eligible voters are casting ballots.”
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“It’s a basic, commonsense measure that guarantees only eligible voters are casting ballots. This is a nonpartisan effort to protect the system from fraud and restore confidence, by guaranteeing that only eligible voters are casting ballots.” – State Rep. Frank Burns
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Burns has long prioritized election integrity, and his many-years support of voter ID reflects his dedication to ensuring every vote cast is legitimate. To allay claims that requiring ID would disenfranchise some voters, Burns supports provisions to ensure that IDs are accessible to all voters, with free identification options for those who may need them.
"At the end of the day, this is about doing the right thing for the people of Pennsylvania," Burns said. "Ensuring fair, transparent and secure elections should be a priority for everyone. I am firmly committed to working with anyone, regardless of party – in the Democratic-controlled House and the Republican-controlled Senate – to make sure this bill becomes law."