Xavier Becerra urged voters to reject Proposition 39 at a “No on Prop. 39” event in San Francisco, saying the measure would make it harder for eligible Californians to vote.
Becerra has campaigned against Prop. 39 across the state; C-SPAN recorded a campaign rally in Los Angeles on October 6 where he spoke against the voter ID ballot measure, and ABC10 reported he joined opponents in San Francisco’s Japantown to press a “no” vote. The ABC10 report says the proposal would require government-issued identification at polling places and add requirements for mail ballots, including writing the last four digits of an ID on return envelopes.
Opponents at the San Francisco event warned the measure could disproportionately affect people with fewer resources, according to ABC10, which quoted health and community leaders saying the rules would create barriers for low-income voters. ABC10 also reported the California Democratic Party, Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders including Becerra oppose the measure.
At the Los Angeles rally C-SPAN covered, Becerra spoke alongside other Democratic officials and answered reporters’ questions, framing his stance as protecting access to voting while remaining open to election-security improvements. C-SPAN’s event page lists Pete Aguilar and state Senate leaders among those who joined the Los Angeles appearance.
Prop. 39 would create a free, state-issued voter ID for those who request one, and proponents say the measure preserves mail ballots while adding ID checks. ABC10 reported proponents argue it will strengthen confidence in elections; opponents say it will create new hurdles.
With the November election approaching, Becerra’s appearances add to a wider Democratic effort opposing Prop. 39 and other ballot items this cycle. For related coverage on Becerra’s matchup with Republican Steve Hilton, see Steve Hilton to debate Xavier Becerra, and for other statewide ballot measures see Wealth tax: California ballot would levy one‑time 5% on assets over $1 billion.
What voters will see on November 3 is a simple yes/no question: a yes vote would approve the ID and verification language; a no vote would reject it. ABC10’s reporting and the C-SPAN event capture both the substance of Prop. 39 and Becerra’s public opposition as he continues campaign events across California.
Sources
- ABC10 — reported Becerra joined opponents in San Francisco’s Japantown and explained what Prop. 39 would require.
- C-SPAN — recorded Becerra’s October 6 Los Angeles rally opposing the voter ID ballot measure.
