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California Democrats Push to Block Voter ID Laws Despite 84% Public Support and 36 States' Policies
Jan 3, 2025, 03:38 PM
California Democrats are advancing efforts to block voter identification laws at the start of the new year, despite widespread public support for such measures. A Gallup poll indicates that 84% of US adults support requiring photo ID to vote, and 83% support requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, with majorities across all political affiliations. Additionally, 80% of Americans support voter ID laws. California Attorney General Rob Bonta is challenging Huntington Beach's recent amendment to its municipal laws, known as Measure A, which requires voter ID, following a state law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom banning such requirements. Bonta's legal action aims to prevent the implementation of voter ID before the 2026 elections, despite a ruling from the California Superior Court, presided over by Judge Nico Dourbetas, that deemed the lawsuit premature. Secretary of State Shirley Weber has argued that California residents are already required to verify their identity when registering to vote. The opposition to voter ID by Democrats continues despite national trends and public opinion favoring these laws, with 36 states currently having laws requesting or requiring voter identification at the polls.
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