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WHAT: Filing announcement and release of the text of the California Voter ID Initiative - a state constitutional amendment that requires Voter ID for casting a ballot in each election and holds state election officials accountable to verify citizenship of registered voters and keep accurate voter rolls. Proponents will discuss the text of the constitutional amendment and discuss next steps in the campaign to qualify the initiative.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 16 at 9:30am
WHERE: CA State Capitol – West Steps
WHO: State Assemblymember Carl DeMaio and State Senator Tony Strickland
WHY:
“Public trust in our elections in California is at an all-time low – and the best way to restore confidence that our elections are done fairly and properly is to impose a Voter ID requirement and hold elections officials accountable for maintaining accurate voter rolls.” – CA State Assemblymember Carl DeMaio
"Implementing a Voter ID requirement is critical in securing our elections. This initiative reinstates trust in our democracy and ensures every legal vote is counted." - CA State Senator Tony Strickland
