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76% of Black Americans Support Nationwide Voter ID, Along with 82% of Latinos and 85% of Whites — ‘The American People Are with Nicki Minaj,’ CNN Says, Citing Poll

Zane Clark
76% of Black Americans Support Nationwide Voter ID, Along with 82% of Latinos and 85% of Whites — ‘The American People Are with Nicki Minaj,’ CNN Says, Citing Poll

Support for requiring voters to show government-issued photo identification remains high across political and racial groups in the United States, according to polling data cited on CNN after a social media post by rapper Nicki Minaj drew renewed attention to the issue.

Minaj, who has publicly supported former President Donald Trump, wrote on social media that it was baffling the country was debating whether voters should be required to present identification when casting ballots, a comment that prompted discussion on CNN News Central.

“What sensible, forward-thinking, cutting-edge leading nation is having a debate on whether or not there should be voter I.D.?” Minaj wrote. “Like they’re actually fighting not to have people present I.D. when voting for your leaders.”

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten said polling shows broad national support for voter identification requirements, with more than 80% of Americans favoring the policy in recent surveys.

“The American people are with Nicki Minaj,” Enten said, citing data showing that support for photo identification to vote has consistently exceeded 75% since 2018.

According to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in August 2025, 83% of U.S. adults favor requiring all voters to show government-issued photo identification. Support included 95% of Republicans and 71% of Democrats.

The poll also found majorities across racial groups backing the requirement, including 85% of white adults, 82% of Hispanic adults and 76% of Black adults.

Enten noted that voter identification rules differ from separate proposals requiring documents such as passports or birth certificates to register to vote, a distinction that has contributed to confusion in public debate.

“A photo I.D. to vote is not controversial in this country,” Enten said. “It is not controversial by party, and it is not controversial by race.”

The Pew survey also showed broad bipartisan support for other election-related measures, including requiring voting machines to produce paper backups, expanding early in-person voting and making Election Day a federal holiday.

Support for mail-in voting, however, remains sharply divided along partisan lines, with Democrats far more likely than Republicans to back allowing any voter to cast a ballot by mail.

The renewed attention to voter identification comes as lawmakers in several states continue to debate election administration policies ahead of the next federal election cycle.

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Zane Clark

Zane Clark is a writer whose interest in national affairs began at age 11, during a birthday ride in a 1966 Piper 180C that sparked an early curiosity about history and current events. That first moment of perspective grew into a lasting fascination with the people, conflicts, and decisions influencing the nation’s direction. Today, Zane brings clear, informed storytelling to Altitude Post, covering everything from major events to the individuals helping shape the country’s future. When he’s not writing, he’s researching history, following current developments, spotting aircraft, attending airshows or exploring the stories behind the headlines.

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