California is appealing against a ruling by an Orange County Superior Court that upheld Huntington Beach's Measure A, which permits a photo ID requirement for voting in municipal elections. The appeal follows a judge's statement that the state failed to demonstrate that the ID requirement would undermine electoral integrity. Measure A, which garnered support from over 53% of voters, also includes mandates for polling places and monitoring ballot drop boxes, but implementation plans remain unclear. This legal battle emphasizes the tension between state and local election regulations.
Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta appealed to the state appellate court to reverse a ruling that allowed Huntington Beach's voter ID measure, citing constitutional concerns.
Huntington Beach succeeded in a court ruling allowing the local voter ID requirement, but the California state is now seeking to overturn that decision.
The state argues a voter ID law may compromise the integrity of municipal elections, despite previous court rulings favoring Huntington Beach.
Over 53% of Huntington Beach voters approved Measure A, which mandates potential photo ID requirements starting in 2026.
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