""We already show ID for everyday activities like flying, opening a bank account and picking up prescription medications. Thirty-six other states and many countries around the world already use voter ID," said state Sen. Tony Strickland, a Republican from Huntington Beach."
""Californians deserve secure, transparent elections," added Strickland, a proponent of the proposal."
A proposal in California will require proof of citizenship for voter registration and identification at polling places. This initiative is part of a national debate on election security. Supporters argue it will enhance confidence in the voting process. If passed, mail-in voters will need to provide the last four digits of a government-issued ID. Currently, California is one of 14 states without voter ID requirements, despite rare instances of voter fraud being reported.
Read at ABC7 Los Angeles
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