Here are details on Pennsylvania's new voter identification law that will be in effect for the Nov. 6 election. It requires every voter to show photo identification for their vote to count.

Commonweath Court Judge Robert Simpson said Wednesday he would not grant an injunction that would have halted the law.

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LAW IN EFFECT FOR NOV. 6 ELECTION

A person voting must show ID. The acceptable forms of ID must be current, show the individual's name, photograph, expiration date and be issued by:

— The U.S. government, state government or a municipal or county government in Pennsylvania

— Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation

— An accredited public or private institution of higher learning in Pennsylvania

— A nursing home, assisted living home or personal care home in Pennsylvania

Exceptions include:

— Non-photo driver's license or ID cards issued by PennDOT for voters who have a religious objection to being photographed

— A PennDOT ID expired within the past year

— U.S. armed forces IDs that show an indefinite expiration date

People without proper ID may:

— Cast a provisional ballot on Election Day and within six days submit proof of ID to county elections officials in person or by e-mail or fax

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Sources: Pennsylvania Department of State, House Bill 934

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Online:

Department of State information: http://bit.ly/NLzc06