
2026 California Props 5, 39, and 43: What They Actually Do
Props 5, 39, and 43 on your 2026 California ballot change the rules for the votes that come after this one: who replaces a recalled official, who has to show ID to vote, and how many votes a local tax needs to pass. Hear what Props 5, 39, and 43 would change for you, who’s paying on each side, what each one means for your business, your household, and your community, and what to do about it.
Why did a senator who was once recalled write the measure that changes how California recalls its officials? Why could voting by mail mean writing part of an ID number, maybe your Social Security number…
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