California voters weigh Prop 39, a voter ID requirement, on Nov. 3
The gist
Californians vote Nov. 3 on Prop 39, which would require government-issued ID to vote in person.
The measure divides the state over election security versus ballot access.
How it unfolded
- Jul 16, 2025Assemblymember Carl DeMaio introduces a California Voter ID initiative with state Sen. Tony Strickland and Assembly members Heather Hadwick and Leticia Castillo.
- Jul 2026Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta's office changes the Prop 39 ballot language to 'Prohibits citizens from voting unless they present government-issued identification.'
- Aug 2026A judge finds the new ballot language 'sufficient.'