2026 California Ballot: Proposition 39

Proposition 39: Require voters to present a government-issued ID at the polls and mail-in ballots to have the last four digits of designated government-issued identification number written on envelope to verify all registered voters are U.S. citizens

• Supporters argue the measure would increase trust and confidence in our elections.
• Opposers say the measure adds an extra hurdle to the voting process, and discourages voter participation.

FISCAL IMPACT: Costs of between tens of millions of dollars and low hundreds of millions of dollars each year to implement new voting requirements.

"Yes" Vote: Prohibits casting an election vote without additional identifying information.

"No" Vote: A voter’s identity would continue to be established with the voter’s signature.

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