For Immediate Release
August 2, 2026
California Democratic Party Endorses “NO on Prop 39”
Party’s Endorsement Sends Resounding Message That Democrats Are United In Opposition Against Trump-driven Voter Suppression Initiative
SAN DIEGO – Californians for Voting Rights, the campaign committee opposing the Trump-driven voter suppression initiative (Prop 39), today announced that the California Democratic Party officially endorsed a “NO on Proposition 39” position at the Party’s Executive Board meeting.
“The California Democratic Party has taken a clear and strong stance against Trump’s voter-suppression initiative by recommending ‘NO on Prop 39’,” said Tenoch Flores, spokesperson for the “NO on Prop 39” campaign. “California Democrats endorsed ‘NO on Prop 39’ because they know this right-wing billionaire-backed initiative will waste hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars, make voting harder for citizens, and expose voters to identity theft. If Proposition 39 were to pass, it would lead to longer lines at the polls and slow down California’s ballot counting process, giving Trump and his allies more fuel for his election denial claims and more time to spread conspiracy theories.”
The California Democratic Party becomes the latest organization to add its voice to what is becoming a resounding chorus of “NO on Prop 39” endorsements, following similar actions by:
AFSCME California
California Federation of Teachers (CFT)
California Nurses Association (CNA)
California School Employees Association (CSEA)
California Teachers Association (CTA)
United Domestic Workers (UDW)
AAPI Force
California Democracy Partnership
California National Organization for Women (CANOW)
California Primary Care Association (CPCA) Advocates
Cap25
Catalyst California
Indivisible Fremont CA
Indivisible Sacramento
Indivisible San Jose
Indivisible Santa Cruz County
Indivisible Stanislaus
Indivisible Westside Los Angeles
Money Out Voters In (MOVI)
National Voter Corps
Planned Parenthood Action of California (PPAC)
UCLA Voting Rights Project
A full list of endorsements, including endorsements by elected officials, can be viewed at: www.NOonProp39.com where voters can learn more and join our effort to defeat this latest MAGA power grab.
Background
Under Prop 39, Californians who vote by mail — over 80% of voters in the state — would have to include a personal ID number on their ballot envelope that would have to exactly match state records, making them easy targets for identity theft and increasing the rejection of valid ballots. Those voting in person would be required to show a government issued ID. That would create long lines at polls and increase the risk of citizens being turned away. Meanwhile, name changes, frequent moves, and housing instability create additional ID traps for eligible voters. Creating all of these new voting barriers in Prop 39 would cost California taxpayers hundreds of millions every year.
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