For Immediate Release

September 15, 2026

California Young Democrats to “Vote NO on Prop 39” 

SACRAMENTO – The California Young Democrats (CYD) endorsed the “NO on Prop 39” campaign today. CYD represents Democrats age 35 and under, a group numbering more than 3,000,000 California voters, and charters more than 100 chapters across the state of California.

“Prop 39 is the latest power grab by Trump and his MAGA allies to put new barriers between Californians and the ballot box,” said Maiya De La Rosa, President of the California Young Democrats. “This initiative would drastically change how all Californians vote but its effects would be disproportionately felt by seniors, students, young professional renters, low-income workers, and millions of women who changed their names at marriage. We urge Californians to vote ‘NO on Prop 39.’”

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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