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Padilla Calls CA Voter-ID Bill Unnecessary, Voter-Risking

4/29/2026

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Senator Alex Padilla called California voter-ID proposals a “solution in search of a problem,” saying they risk barring eligible voters.
In a CNN interview, he warned that forgetting to renew an ID shortly before an election could unexpectedly disqualify a voter.
He said the state’s elections are secure and that maintaining accessibility remains a priority for California election officials.

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Senator Alex Padilla called California voter-ID proposals a “solution in search of a problem,” saying they risk barring eligible voters.
In a CNN interview, he warned that forgetting to renew an ID shortly before an election could unexpectedly disqualify a voter.
He said the state’s elections are secure and that maintaining accessibility remains a priority for California election officials.