Is there a state where you can sign up for public assistance without proving your identity with government issued ID? I'm not aware of any.

I'm pretty sure the Venn diagram of people without access to government issued ID and legal, eligible voters is two distinct circles.

I'm pretty sure all citizens are eligible voters?

I’m pretty sure all citizens are able to get government issued ID

UK does not issue ID, but you have to have an ID to vote now :D 4D chess

They have a register of random documents issued by 3rd parties that they will accept as proof of ID.

There are areas that you have to pay for ID which disenfranchises the voters who can't afford it

Where are these places where potential voters can't afford ID and how do they do any of the other things that typically require photo ID?

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/24-things-that-require-a-...

>how do they do any of the other things that typically require photo ID?

When they are poor enough they either don't or have incredibly limited funds. I'm not sure what you don't understand about this

I just have a really hard time believing there is a large group of individuals without ID when it is essentially mandatory for modern life as an adult. I also am having difficulty believing that the usually less than $25 fee for government issued ID is an obstacle to anyone.

Personally I think a verified voter ID should be both required (so as to prevent voter fraud) and provided freely to everyone.

All that means is that you have an incredibly limited perspective shaped by your personal experiences. I would urge you to talk to people who are living on the streets or who work one or more minimum wage jobs to raise a family