Two Republican lawmakers in California have launched a campaign to require voter ID and proof of citizenship at the polls.

Republican Assemblymember Carl DeMaio is launching an initiative to put the issue on Californians’ ballots in 2026.

California Republican lawmakers launched a ballot measure that would require voter ID identification for counted ballots, and ...

A bill that would have required voter ID and proof of citizenship in California was killed in a subcommittee Wednesday. The lawmaker will instead push for a ballot initiative, he said.

A flood of last-minute REAL ID applicants at California DMV offices have already prompted officials to ask those who can to delay their visits to obtain the ID. The deadline to obtain a REAL ID to ...

A California-issued REAL ID will have a bear with a star in the top right corner of the license or identification card, according to the California Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department ...

The deadline to get a California REAL ID is Wednesday, May 7. After the deadline, a REAL ID will also be required to enter federal facilities such as military bases, courthouses, and other secured ...

Starting May 7, 2025, the Real ID will be mandatory in California for domestic flights and federal building access. While the standard fee is $39, eligible individuals can obtain it for just $11 ...

Starting May 7, 2025, fliers will not be able to fly commercial flights without a REAL ID or another form of identification accepted by TSA like a U.S. passport or military ID.

In order to apply for a REAL ID, Californians must first fill out an online form and submit their documents on the DMV’s website at dmv.ca.gov, Ongtoaboc said. Applicants will need to know their ...