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Published July 17, 2026 at 6:25 PM ET · Updated July 18, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET

Republicans mock election rules, asking why Olive Garden needs photo ID but federal voting does not

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What we know

Republicans are pointing to Olive Garden requiring photo identification for promotional passes to argue that federal voting should require ID as well. Senator John Thune is being pressed to advance voter ID legislation.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 7 hr ago, when PJ Media reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 5 hr ago from OANN. Verification tier: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

GOP questions Democrat Party logic: 'If Olive Garden pasta deal requires Photo ID, why don't our federal elections?' - oann.com ↗

PJ Media 7 hr ago

Even Olive Garden Requires a Photo ID for Its Pasta Pass. What’s Thune Waiting For? ↗

Coverage timeline

Jul 17, 6:25 PM ET
7 hr ago

PJ Media

Even Olive Garden Requires a Photo ID for Its Pasta Pass. What’s Thune Waiting For? ↗

Jul 17, 8:03 PM ET
5 hr ago

OANN

GOP questions Democrat Party logic: 'If Olive Garden pasta deal requires Photo ID, why don't our federal elections?' - oann.com ↗

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