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In this election year, voter identification laws have been a hot-button issue. Millions will head to the polls in November. In some states like Rhode Island and New Hampshire, you need a photo I.D. in order to vote. Some worry the laws make voting harder for minorities and elderly voters .

However, in last week's primary in Worcester, MA, where no voter I.D. law exists, some voters were already having problems. Poll workers were accused of voter intimidation and voter suppression — serious charges that could be a troubling sign for November, if true.

GUESTS

Nick Kotsopoulos, reporter for the Worcester Telegram-Gazette. He's covering possible voter suppression in the city's primary last Thursday .

Alex Keyssar, professor of history and social policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. He's written extensively about voting rights . **Tonight at 6 PM, Alex Keyssar will be part of a panel discussion at the Harvard Kennedy School on enfranchisement, voter suppression and fraud.**