California Voter ID Ballot Measure: A Fierce Battle Ahead

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Californians will vote this fall on a ballot measure to make voter ID mandatory at the

polls.

The GOP-backed initiative qualified Friday for the November 3rd ballot after a big signature

drive led by San Diego Assemblymember Carl Demayo.

If it passes, folks would need government-issued ID in person, and mail-in ballots would require

the last four digits from a driver's license or similar.

This push comes from Republicans trying to tighten rules in deep blue, California, where

right now you only show ID and a Social Security number win.

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36 states already require or suggest some ID at voting time per recent report.

Supporters like GOP State Senator Tony Strickland say it's popular with Democrats and Republicans

alike, and they've raised $10 million, much.

Of it, seated by Julie Lucky, mom of tech billionaire Palmer Lucky.

Meeting rights groups argue it'll suppress turnout, especially among poor folks and

people of color who might lack the right documents.

Big labor unions are gearing up to fight it hard with heavy campaigning.

Expect a fierce battle as both sides ramp up spending and ground efforts could reshape

how we vote here in the Golden State.