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Ossoff Campaign Requires Photo ID for Atlanta Rally Entry

The policy becomes a flashpoint in Georgia’s 2026 Senate race during renewed Republican pushes for proof‑of‑citizenship legislation in the House.

Overview

  • Event emails told attendees a matching government‑issued photo ID would be checked against the RSVP list at the door.
  • The campaign described the requirement as a security measure in its confirmation message.
  • Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins called the move hypocritical and contrasted it with Ossoff’s stance on voting rules.
  • Ossoff previously denounced the SAVE Act’s proof‑of‑citizenship and ID provisions as disenfranchising, after an earlier version passed the House in 2025.
  • The House Rules Committee is expected to consider an updated SAVE Act on Monday, according to Fox News reporting.