CALIFORNIA WILL WEIGH TIGHTER RESTRICTIONS ON VOTER REGISTRATION AMID US DEBATE ON ELECTION SECURITY

A proposal that would require California to verify proof of citizenship when a person registers to vote — and require voters to provide identification at polling places — will appear on the November ballot, state officials announced Friday.

The announcement comes amid a national debate over election security and what type of requirements voters should face to show they are qualified to cast a ballot. In Congress, Republicans are pushing a strict proof-of-citizenship proposal for residents to vote, encouraged by President Donald Trump.

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