Delegate J.B. Akers, R-Kanawha, said House Bill 3016, which limits what forms of photo ID are acceptable to use while voting at polling places, seeks to prevent voter fraud.

West Virginia DMV Commissioner Everett Frazier said it’s not required for one to get their Real ID, but life happens, and you may not need it until you need it.

There are currently more than 20 other states that require a photo ID to vote. The new law in West Virginia goes into effect July 11 and it will not affect June's municipal elections.