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flag California’s 2026 ballot includes a voter ID initiative requiring mail-in voters to provide the last four digits of a government-issued ID and verify registration.

flag California’s voter ID initiative, backed by over 1.3 million signatures, will appear on the November 2026 ballot, requiring mail-in voters to provide the last four digits of a government-issued ID and mandating registration verification for each ballot. flag Supporters say it strengthens election integrity and has broad public backing, including 54% approval for proof of citizenship at the polls. flag Opponents, including voting rights groups and labor leaders, warn it could suppress turnout among marginalized communities and call it politically motivated, citing lack of widespread voter fraud. flag The measure would provide free voter ID cards and avoid criminal penalties or private lawsuits, differing from stricter federal proposals. flag Its success could influence similar efforts in Democratic-leaning states.

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