{"id":2078560,"date":"2023-10-25T03:01:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T07:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-california-law-makes-voting-in-two-states-a-misdemeanor\/"},"modified":"2023-10-25T03:05:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T07:05:29","slug":"new-california-law-makes-voting-in-two-states-a-misdemeanor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-california-law-makes-voting-in-two-states-a-misdemeanor\/","title":{"rendered":"Voting in Two States Now a Misdemeanor under New California Law."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnew-california-law-makes-voting-in-two-states-a-misdemeanor%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2078560&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A New California Law Aims to Prevent \u200cDouble Voting<\/h2>\n<p>A new\u200b California law, signed by Gov.\u200c Gavin Newsom on October 10,\u200c has \u200dtaken a stand against double voting. Under this law, it is now a misdemeanor for California residents to vote in another state if they have already cast their vote in California on the same date.<\/p>\n<p>The bill, known as Assembly Bill\u200c 1539 and authored by Assemblyman Marc Berman, seeks \u2063to address a\u200d gap in the previous law. The prior law did not cover individuals who voted both in California and in another state, whether in person or through a mail-in ballot.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cVoting twice in the same election in two different states is a violation of the \u2064principle of one-person, one-vote,\u201d said Mr. Berman in \u200ba press\u200c release. \u201cAB\u2062 1539 ensures that California does not have to rely on another state&#8217;s laws to address the issue of multi-state double voting.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/california-appeal-court-rejects-challenge-against-noncitizen-voting-in-san-francisco-school-board-election-5480838?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">California Appeal Court Rejects Challenge Against Noncitizen Voting in San Francisco School Board Election<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Published on\u200c 8\/25\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/southern-california-republicans-method-to-win-latino-votes-looks-to-expand-statewide-5247375?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Southern California Republicans&#8217; Method to Win Latino Votes Looks to Expand Statewide<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Published on 5\/6\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to a Senate \u200danalysis, 13 \u2062states already prohibit voting in multiple states, including Arizona, Oregon, and Colorado.<\/p>\n<p>The inspiration \u2062for this bill\u2062 came from a couple who\u2063 had been voting\u200b in both California and Oregon for the past decade. The Santa Clara \u2063County District Attorney\u200d discovered this\u200d violation\u2063 of\u200b the law, which is considered a felony in Oregon.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cOne person, one vote. It\u2019s our Democracy and we have to take \u200dcare of it,\u201d\u2064 said\u200c Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While investigating the case, the \u2064Santa\u2062 Clara\u200d County District Attorney found \u2063three more residents who had voted in both California and another state. However, due to California&#8217;s\u2063 incomplete law, their prosecution had to be deferred to the other \u200cstates\u200b involved.<\/p>\n<p>Assemblyman Berman emphasized that\u200b this new law\u200c aims to \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fighting-back-republican-creates-response-to-stacey-abrams-voter-organization-in-georgia-adds-focus-on-election-integrity\/\" title=\"Fighting Back: Republican Creates Response To Stacey Abrams\u2019 Voter Organization In Georgia, Adds Focus On \u2018Election Integrity\u2019\">strengthen election integrity<\/a> and counter any claims \u200dthat elections in California are not secure.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cVoter fraud is exceedingly rare, and it is vitally important that any instances not be used to promote baseless claims to undermine confidence in our elections,\u201d he \u200bstated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite the intentions behind the law, the Election Integrity\u2063 Project California, a nonpartisan volunteer group advocating for election integrity, expressed \u200bopposition. They believe that the\u2062 penalty for double voting should be more severe, \u2064suggesting a felony charge instead \u2063of a\u200c misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cVoters need to \u2062know that their state officials, legislators, and law enforcement officials are protective of\u200d their rights, especially their \u200ccivil right to be secure in knowing that each citizen gets ONE vote, that no one is more \u200d&#8217;equal&#8217; than anyone else, and that the penalty for breaching\u200b that trust is \u200dsevere enough to be a powerful\u200b deterrent,\u201d their\u200b letter reads.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064What are the potential consequences for individuals who engage \u2062in double \u2062voting\u200c under AB 1539<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Atewide<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Published \u2064on\u200c \u200b6\/15\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The new\u200d law\u2064 aims to reinforce the fundamental democratic principle of one-person, one-vote. \u2064By explicitly criminalizing double voting, the state of California \u2064hopes to deter \u2064individuals from attempting to manipulate the electoral process.<\/p>\n<p>Double voting is not a widespread issue, but it \u2063is important to address any potential vulnerabilities in \u200dthe electoral system. The ability to vote twice\u200b in the same election compromises the \u200dintegrity\u2062 of \u2064the democratic process and undermines the trust \u200cthat \u200ccitizens \u2062place in their government.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to the passage of AB 1539, California law prohibited individuals from voting in\u2062 multiple \u2062jurisdictions within the state. However, it \u200ddid not explicitly address the issue of\u200d voting in another state after already casting a vote in California. \u200bThis loophole allowed some individuals to potentially exploit the system and \u2062vote twice.<\/p>\n<p>Assemblyman Marc \u2063Berman recognized the need to close this \u200cgap and ensure that California remains vigilant against any attempts to undermine the fairness and accuracy of the electoral process. AB 1539 is a\u2064 proactive measure taken to\u2064 protect the integrity\u2063 of \u200belections\u200c and uphold \u2062the principle of\u200c one-person,\u2064 one-vote.<\/p>\n<p>Under the new \u2064law, \u200dany California resident who votes in another\u2064 state after casting their vote in California will be guilty\u2063 of\u2064 a\u2062 misdemeanor. The penalties for double voting can include fines, probation, \u2063and even imprisonment\u2062 in some\u2063 cases. By establishing \u200bclear \u2062consequences for \u200dsuch actions, \u200cthe law serves as a deterrent to potential offenders.<\/p>\n<p>The passage of\u2063 AB 1539 also \u200dsends \u2064a strong\u2062 message to other states.\u200d California is\u200d taking the issue of \u2064double voting seriously and will not rely on other jurisdictions to address\u2063 this problem. It\u200d is important \u2063for all states \u200bto be vigilant in protecting the\u2062 integrity of their elections,\u200d and California\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/help-is-on-the-way-desantis-directs-florida-to-conduct-rescue-operations-in-israel\/\" title=\"DeSantis orders Florida to aid Israel with rescue missions.\">proactive approach sets<\/a> \u200dan example for other \u2064states to follow.<\/p>\n<p>While the new law is an important step toward preventing double voting,\u2064 it is not a standalone solution. Safeguarding \u2063the integrity of elections requires a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-the-southern-border-is-exploding-once-again\/\" title=\"VIDEO: Southern Border Experiencing Another Surge\">multi-faceted \u2062approach<\/a> that \u200bincludes measures such as \u2064voter education,\u200c robust voter registration systems, and\u2062 enhanced collaboration between states to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-california-law-makes-voting-in-two-states-a-misdemeanor\/\" title=\"Voting in Two States Now a Misdemeanor under New California Law.\">ensure accurate\u200b voter roll maintenance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>AB 1539 serves as a\u2064 reminder that protecting the integrity of elections is a responsibility \u2062that falls on both\u200d the government and the citizens. It\u2063 is crucial for individuals \u200cto\u2064 understand the importance \u200band sanctity of the democratic process and to \u2064adhere to the laws that uphold it. \u200cBy respecting the \u2062principle of one-person, \u2063one-vote, Californians can \u2064contribute to a fair\u2064 and transparent\u2064 electoral system.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d passage of AB 1539 is a \u2062significant milestone\u200d in California\u2019s\u2064 ongoing efforts to\u2063 fortify the\u2062 electoral process. It serves as a \u2064powerful deterrent against double\u2064 voting and reaffirms\u2062 the state\u2019s commitment\u2062 to upholding the\u2063 fundamental principles of democracy. As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/all-lives-matter-arkansas-gov-signs-near-total-abortion-ban-that-supporters-hope-will-force-scotus-to-revisit-roe-v-wade\/\" title=\"\u2018All Lives Matter\u2019: Arkansas Gov. Signs Near-Total Abortion Ban That Supporters Hope Will Force SCOTUS To Revisit Roe v. Wade\">law takes effect<\/a>, \u2064it is \u200bexpected to \u200bcontribute to the overall integrity\u2064 and trustworthiness of California\u2019s \u200delections, \u200densuring that\u200d every \u200dvote \u2064counts and that the will \u200cof the people is accurately reflected \u200cat\u200c the \u200bballot box.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new California law on Oct. 10, making it a misdemeanor for residents to vote in another state if they have already voted in California on the same date. 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