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California Voter ID Initiative Gains 1.3M Signatures, Heads to Ballot

3/6/2026

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California Voter ID Initiative, led by Reform California, has surpassed 1.3 million signatures and qualifies for ballot.
The measure would amend the California Constitution to require voter ID and citizenship verification.
State Assembly Member Carl DeMaio says, noting roughly half of signatures come from Democrats and independents.
Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) opposes voter ID laws, citing accessibility concerns.
County officials must verify the signatures for the initiative to proceed.

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California Voter ID Initiative, led by Reform California, has surpassed 1.3 million signatures and qualifies for ballot.
The measure would amend the California Constitution to require voter ID and citizenship verification.
State Assembly Member Carl DeMaio says, noting roughly half of signatures come from Democrats and independents.
Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) opposes voter ID laws, citing accessibility concerns.
County officials must verify the signatures for the initiative to proceed.