John Oliverrecently told EWthatLast WeekTonights election coverage is more likely to be about the process than the people.

Instead, the host went deep on the more institutional issue of voter ID laws.

Oliver noted that several states have recently ramped up requirements for showing forms of ID at voting booths.

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Like a sunburn, or an Oscar nomination.

Voter ID is a problem the way deadly knife play from crabs is a problem, Oliver said.

Oliver then aired clips of lawmakers slipping up and admitting that the laws had affects on voting.

Watch the full clip above.