Billionaires Fund California Ballot Measure to Make Voters Show ID at Polls
Various out-of-state conservative donors have given millions of dollars to support California’s Proposition 39
TL;DR
- Billionaires are spending heavily to support California's Proposition 39, a measure requiring voter identification at polls.
- The campaign has raised over $36 million, with major donations from Richard Uihlein, Joe Gebbia, and the Winklevoss twins.
- Proponents state the measure aims to increase trust and confidence in elections.
- Currently, California voters do not need to show ID at the polls but do for registration.
- Proposition 39 also mandates ID details on mail ballot envelopes.
- Republican lawmaker Carl DeMaio authored the proposition.
- The state Democratic party, ACLU, and League of Women Voters oppose the measure.
- Recent polls show varying levels of support, with some indicating a decline and others a lead for Prop 39.