Millions Could Vote on Voter ID This November
Summary
California may let people vote on a new rule that would require photo IDs to vote. If enough signatures are verified, this change could be on the ballot in November for voters to decide. The idea is also being discussed in the U.S. Congress, where a similar rule is gaining attention.Key Facts
- Californians might vote on a law requiring voter ID to cast a ballot.
- The proposed rule needs a government-issued photo ID for in-person voting.
- Mail voters would need to provide the last four digits of an ID number.
- More than 1.2 million signatures have been gathered to support this change.
- Reform California, led by Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, is behind the initiative.
- 36 U.S. states currently have laws requiring voter identification.
- California does not currently require voters to show IDs at polling places.
- The measure must receive enough valid signatures to appear on the ballot.
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