Billionaires donate millions supporting California law requiring voters to show IDs before casting ballots

Various out-of-state conservative donors have given millions of dollars to support California’s Proposition 39

Billionaires across the US are spending vast sums to support California’s Proposition 39, a measure that would require voters to show identification before casting their ballots.

The measure is being promoted as a way to “[increase] trust and confidence in our elections”, and comes amid a nationwide push by the Trump’s administration to restrict voting. California Republicans have long sought to advance a voter ID initiative in the state.