Should Californians Have to Show ID to Vote?
We talk about the impact of voter ID laws on elections and voter behavior.
March 16, 2026
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Should Californians Have to Show ID to Vote?
Summary
Reform California, the conservative group behind a proposal to require voters to show identification at the polls, say they’ve gathered enough signatures to qualify the measure for the November ballot. Supporters of the initiative, which would require a government-issued photo ID each time a voter casts a ballot in person or by mail, say it’s necessary to combat fraud. But critics say voter fraud is close to nonexistent and that the ID requirement could disenfranchise some state residents. We talk about the impact of voter ID laws on elections and voter behavior.
Guests:
Christian Grose, professor of political science and public policy; director, Democracy and Elections Lab at USC
Lindsey Holden, California politics reporter, Politico
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