FINALLY! Voter ID May Be on the Ballot Statewide in California in 2026

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

61% : We are going to collect over 1 million signatures to put Voter ID on the 2026 ballot. 68% of CA Voters SUPPORT Voter ID, including 52% of Democrats, 70% of Independents, and 93% of Republicans.
56% : Voter ID is simply a common-sense policy.
54% : A number of elected officials and interest groups in the state have formed a coalition called Californians for Voter ID, and on Tuesday they announced their intention to "support the qualification of and passage of a Voter ID Initiative in California in the 2026 election.
54% : It's time for California to catch up and enact voter ID laws.
53% : " Julie Luckey, Director of Californians for Voter ID, pointed out that 36 states in the U.S. have some type of voter ID requirement and that every country in Europe and lots of other countries around the world require photo ID, adding: "Support for voter ID laws transcends party lines -- it's not a Republican or Democratic issue.
51% : If a proposed ballot initiative related to voter ID qualifies for the ballot and passes, though, the Democrat reign of terror in the state could be over.
51% : " While the full text of the proposed initiative isn't yet available, according to the Reform California website here's what it would do: The initiative amends the California state constitution to restore election integrity by requiring 1) verification of voter ID for all future elections, 2) proper review of citizenship and eligibility when individuals initially register to vote for the first time, and 3) accurate maintenance of voter rolls going forward to remove people who die and who move out of the state.
50% : Carl DeMaio (R-San Diego), who is part of the coalition, said: "Politicians and the media will keep denying the fact that California has real problems with election integrity, but the message from the public is loud and clear in support of requiring Voter ID as the best way to restore public trust and confidence in our elections.
42% : And, like the public safety/criminal justice issue, multiple polls show broad support from Californians for voter ID laws.
42% : " Mandatory voter ID going forward and a purge of current records would definitely make a difference in the state.

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