A proposed ballot measure to require voters to show government identification may be on the state ballot in November. Supporters have gathered more than enough petition signatures for the measure to qualify, though verification by state election officials is pending. AdvertisementUC Berkeley Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky said that both the SAVE Act and proposed ballot measure in California are not only unnecessary, but harmful to democracy. The ballot measure will make significant changes to how Californians vote, and enact new mandates on county elections officials. If requested, the state would be required to a provide eligible voters with free voter identification cards for use during elections.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 02, 2026 23:00 UTC