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Measure 1 - Voter ID and Election Rules Amendment

Measure 1 - Voter ID and Election Rules Amendment

Measure 1 - Voter ID and Election Rules Amendment

March 5, 2024

March 5, 2024

March 5, 2024

Overview

  • Measure 1 is a proposed charter amendment on the March 2024 ballot seeking to change various election policies and procedures in Huntington Beach.

Key Facts

  • Would allow the city to require voter ID for municipal elections starting in 2026

  • Provides for at least 20 ADA-compliant in-person voting locations in the city

  • States dropboxes must be monitored for compliance

  • Defines electors more narrowly as U.S. citizens, city residents over 18

  • Gives precedence to city charter over state Election Code in conflicts

Financial Impact

  • Potential costs related to implementing voter ID checks, expanded voting sites, dropbox monitoring.

Who is Impacted

  • Huntington Beach voters would face new ID requirements and see changes to voting administration procedures.

Intended For

  • Supporters argue the measures are intended to promote voter confidence and election integrity.

Voter Impacts

  • Voters would decide if they support tighter voting restrictions/oversight proposed versus potential disenfranchisement concerns raised. Approving grants the city latitude to change election policies while rejecting means adhering to existing state standards.

In summary, Huntington Beach's proposed Measure 1 would amend the city charter to allow new voter ID checks, accessibility measures, dropbox oversight and other election policy changes proponents argue bolster integrity. Opponents contend it could suppress turnout.

Overview

  • Measure 1 is a proposed charter amendment on the March 2024 ballot seeking to change various election policies and procedures in Huntington Beach.

Key Facts

  • Would allow the city to require voter ID for municipal elections starting in 2026

  • Provides for at least 20 ADA-compliant in-person voting locations in the city

  • States dropboxes must be monitored for compliance

  • Defines electors more narrowly as U.S. citizens, city residents over 18

  • Gives precedence to city charter over state Election Code in conflicts

Financial Impact

  • Potential costs related to implementing voter ID checks, expanded voting sites, dropbox monitoring.

Who is Impacted

  • Huntington Beach voters would face new ID requirements and see changes to voting administration procedures.

Intended For

  • Supporters argue the measures are intended to promote voter confidence and election integrity.

Voter Impacts

  • Voters would decide if they support tighter voting restrictions/oversight proposed versus potential disenfranchisement concerns raised. Approving grants the city latitude to change election policies while rejecting means adhering to existing state standards.

In summary, Huntington Beach's proposed Measure 1 would amend the city charter to allow new voter ID checks, accessibility measures, dropbox oversight and other election policy changes proponents argue bolster integrity. Opponents contend it could suppress turnout.

Overview

  • Measure 1 is a proposed charter amendment on the March 2024 ballot seeking to change various election policies and procedures in Huntington Beach.

Key Facts

  • Would allow the city to require voter ID for municipal elections starting in 2026

  • Provides for at least 20 ADA-compliant in-person voting locations in the city

  • States dropboxes must be monitored for compliance

  • Defines electors more narrowly as U.S. citizens, city residents over 18

  • Gives precedence to city charter over state Election Code in conflicts

Financial Impact

  • Potential costs related to implementing voter ID checks, expanded voting sites, dropbox monitoring.

Who is Impacted

  • Huntington Beach voters would face new ID requirements and see changes to voting administration procedures.

Intended For

  • Supporters argue the measures are intended to promote voter confidence and election integrity.

Voter Impacts

  • Voters would decide if they support tighter voting restrictions/oversight proposed versus potential disenfranchisement concerns raised. Approving grants the city latitude to change election policies while rejecting means adhering to existing state standards.

In summary, Huntington Beach's proposed Measure 1 would amend the city charter to allow new voter ID checks, accessibility measures, dropbox oversight and other election policy changes proponents argue bolster integrity. Opponents contend it could suppress turnout.

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