Dossier
Proposition 39
Coverage of Proposition 39 in the Nexus archive.
- California ponders a fundamental question: Should voting be easier or harder?
California faces debate over voter participation, with low turnout in recent elections sparking discussions about whether voting should be easier or harder. A ballot measure (Proposition 39) would require government-issued ID for in-person voting or mail-in ballots, while efforts to expand voting rights, such as allowing noncitizens to vote in school board elections, have seen mixed success.