Government,
Constitutional Law,
California Courts of Appeal
May 30, 2025
Bonta argues state election law preempts Huntington Beach voter ID charter amendment
The case, which pits state election protections against local control, will head to the 4th District Court of Appeal.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta. Photo: Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock
Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday he would appeal an Orange County judge's decision upholding Huntington Beach's voter ID law for municipal elections.
"State law supersedes local law when it comes to constitutional matters like the right to vote -- and we will continue to fight to safeguard this fundamental right in court," the attorney general said in a statement.
Bonta's office filed a notice of appeal Wednesday and will challenge Sup...
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