Daily News Article - May 6, 2026
1. a) If the proposed amendment to the California constitution passes, what will it require voters to do?
b) What will it require elected officials to do?
2. a) How many registered voters are there in California? Party breakdown?
b) How many signatures are needed to get a measure on the California ballot?
c) How many valid signatures did the sponsors get?
3. a) What is Assembly Member De Maio's aim for getting the measure passed?
b) How much trust do California voters have that votes will be counted accurately?
4. a) For what reasons are Democrat lawmakers and progressives opposed to a law requiring voters to show identification to vote?
b) Do you agree with their stated concerns? Explain your answer.
c) List at least 5 things that people do where you need to show ID.
5. In February, CNN's Harry Enten reported 83% overall support for photo voter ID requirements. (See link under "Resources" below)
a) Why do you think Democratic lawmakers are opposed to voter ID?
b) Why do you think the large majority of voters support photo voter ID requirements?