California Sues Huntington Beach Over Voter ID Law, Measure A, Starting 2026

Apr 16, 2024, 06:20 AM

The State of California, represented by Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber, has filed a lawsuit against the city of Huntington Beach. The legal challenge targets the city's recently passed voter ID law, Measure A, which was adopted last month by local voters. This measure amends the city charter to require voter identification for municipal elections starting in 2026. The state argues that this law violates California's existing election laws, which already feature robust voter ID requirements, and could potentially disenfranchise voters and suppress the fundamental right to vote.