Voter ID, proof of citizenship qualify for CA ballot measure

Saturday, April 25, 2026

A proposal that would require California to verify proof of citizenship when a person registers to vote -- and require voters to provide identification at polling places -- will appear on the November ballot, state officials announced Friday.

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... The announcement comes amid a national debate over election security and what type of requirements voters should face to show they are qualified to cast a ballot. In Congress, Republicans are pushing a strict proof-of-citizenship proposal for residents to vote, encouraged by President Donald Trump.

The California plan -- also backed by Republicans -- is being pitched as a common sense idea to strengthen confidence in voting in a vast state with more than 23 million people registered to cast a ballot. State officials said its backers submitted sufficient petition signatures to qualify for the November ballot. ...

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-25 02:20 PM | Reply

You already have to provide identification to vote in person in Los Angeles.

You go to a voting station, they find your name on their list to show you're registered and eligible to vote at the voting station, they check your ID against the name on their list, you sign your name next to your name on their list list, you get a ballot.

Welcome to California.

#2 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-04-25 02:39 PM | Reply

@#1 ... You already have to provide identification to vote in person in Los Angeles. ...

I'm wondering if the "proof of citizenship" requirement will effectively result in a poll tax for many, as Pres trump's SAVE act does.

#3 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-25 04:02 PM | Reply

#2 Posted by ClownShack

Odd. As of April 24, 2026, the National Conference of State Legislatures lists California as a "no document required to vote" state. www.ncsl.org (scroll down for a US map)

What "that" means. www.ncsl.org

#4 | Posted by et_al at 2026-04-25 04:34 PM | Reply