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California voter ID argument centers on election rules
Elections and votingA Los Angeles Times contributor is urging California to adopt an identification law intended to ensure votes count.
The Ballot California DeskSep 24, 2026
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Newsom signs 13 laws, cites election interference by Trump
Elections and votingGov. Gavin Newsom signed 13 measures into law and linked the package to concerns about Trump’s involvement in California elections.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 23, 2026
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Newsom signs California election protection laws
Elections and votingThe package creates felony penalties for seizing ballots and interfering with election systems before results are certified.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 20, 2026
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Prop. 5’s recall-election changes are not specified
Elections and votingProp. 5 is described as changing California recall elections, but its exact rules and election date are not identified.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
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California GOP official apologizes over dead-voter claim
Elections and votingThe party official apologized for saying dead people voted but continues examining the issue independently of any identified race.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 18, 2026