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California Supreme Court Leaves Block on Huntington Beach Voter ID Law in Place

Sponsors of a statewide voter ID amendment say they have topped 1 million signatures to seek a place on the ballot.

The California Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a Huntington Beach ballot measure passed in 2024 that required in-person voters to display a photo ID.
Voters leave the Vote Center at Edison Community Center in Huntington Beach, CA, on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Overview

  • The state Supreme Court on Jan. 28 declined to review Bonta v. Huntington Beach, leaving an appellate ruling against the city’s Measure A intact.
  • The 4th District Court of Appeal held the city’s voter ID policy is preempted by state election law and could discourage eligible voters, including low-income residents, voters of color, seniors, and people with disabilities.
  • The decision effectively ends the lawsuit brought by Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber and prevents the measure from taking effect.
  • In December 2024, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law barring local governments from enacting their own voter ID requirements.
  • Backers of a separate constitutional initiative report collecting more than 1 million signatures, surpassing the 874,461 valid signatures needed to qualify for the ballot.