"Today's victory makes one thing crystal clear: No city in our state, charter and non-charter alike, is above the law, Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement. Huntington Beach's leaders have been parroting the Trump Administration's talking points by questioning the integrity of our elections. In court, the city's allegations were resoundingly rejected. I remain fully committed to protecting the right to vote from baseless attacks."
"As California Secretary of State, I have a responsibility to ensure that every eligible Californian can exercise their constitutional right to vote, and I take that duty seriously, Weber said in a statement. Attorney General Bonta and I have held steadfast that state law preempts the city's attempts to impose illegal voting requirements on eligible voters and that Huntington Beach's Measure A is unlawful."
California's Supreme Court declined to review an appeals court order that blocks Huntington Beach from requiring voters to present identification at local polls. The appeals court previously held residents cannot be forced to present identification to vote. State leaders praised the refusal, with Attorney General Rob Bonta saying no city is above the law and vowing to protect voting rights, and Secretary of State Shirley Weber calling the decision a victory for voters and democracy. Huntington Beach's Measure A, passed by 53% in March 2024, would have required ID for local elections starting in 2026. City officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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