Judge OKs Voter ID Prop 39 ballot language ‘manipulated’ by Dem foe, Bonta

(Legal Newsline) — A Sacramento County judge has rejected a petition from backers of a voter identification measure that argues the attorney general’s ballot summary and title are “false, misleading and inconsistent” with the state Election Code.

Superior Court Judge Jennifer K. Rockwell denied a petition by Californians for Voter ID, Yes on 39 that called for a rewrite of Attorney General Rob Bonta’s ballot title and summary. In an Aug. 6 decision, Rockwell rejected the petitioners’ contention that Bonta had failed in his legal obligation to provide a true, impartial description of the purpose of Proposition 39, which will go before voters on Nov. 3.

“Because the certified ballot title, summary and label for Proposition 39 accurately describe the effect of the measure and reflect a reasonable exercise of the attorney general’s discretion in preparing these items under Ele...