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Rep. Kiley: California Voter ID Laws Fuel Poverty

3/21/2026

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Rep. Kevin Kiley said California does not require voter ID to register or vote during an appearance on Straight Shooter with Stephen A.
He argued California laws prevent local governments from implementing their own voter ID standards.
He framed voter ID as a global norm, noting that few democracies lack such requirements.
He noted California's high living costs, citing housing prices, electricity rates, and taxes that drive poverty.

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Rep. Kevin Kiley said California does not require voter ID to register or vote during an appearance on Straight Shooter with Stephen A.
He argued California laws prevent local governments from implementing their own voter ID standards.
He framed voter ID as a global norm, noting that few democracies lack such requirements.
He noted California's high living costs, citing housing prices, electricity rates, and taxes that drive poverty.