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Measure A IS Measure 1. Why There Are Two Names For Huntington Beach's Voter ID Measure
Huntington Beach is poised to vote on a measure that could require voters to show ID at the polls. But, what, exactly, is the measure called?
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This much is clear: Huntington Beach voters will soon decide whether they want to require people to show ID to vote in city elections. What's less clear is whether the initiative is called Measure 1 or Measure A.
The measure on the March 5 primary ballot is referred to as Measure A on election documents. But the initiative has also been referred to as Measure 1 in other places. (Huntington Beach Mayor Gracey Van Der Mark urged residents to "Please, vote YES on Charter Amendement Measure 1" on ballot literature.)
When faced with a question like this, we at LAist did the obvious — called the Orange County Registrar of Voters, which runs local elections. Here's how it breaks down, according to Orange County elections chief Bob Page:
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The city gave the upcoming measures numerical designations when the proposals were drawn up.
But, pursuant to state elections law, the Orange County Registrar of Voters must give an alphabetical designation to local measures.
Here's how the initiative reads on OCVote.gov:
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LAist had used "Measure 1" earlier in our 2024 primary election coverage. We have since updated our stories to refer to the upcoming Huntington Beach measures as Measures A, B and C.
And just a reminder: The LAist Voter Game Plan has everything voters in Orange County and in Los Angeles County need to cast their ballot on March 5.
More voter resources:
- Will Huntington Beach Voters Have To Show ID To Vote In The Future?
- LAist's Orange County Voter Game Plan Guide: Huntington Beach Ballot Measures
- Huntington Beach election page — official ballot statement, impartial analysis, arguments for and against
LAist reporter Jill Replogle also contributed to this report.
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Additional Resources
2024 Primary Election In Huntington Beach: Key Dates
- Feb. 24: Select vote centers open
- Mar. 2: All vote centers open
- Mar. 5: Last day of voting
To find Vote Center locations and hours and ballot dropbox locations, check the OC Registrar of Voters webpage.
For more information on voting in the 2024 Primary, check out our Orange County Voter Game Plan.
What questions do you have about this election?
You ask, and we'll answer: Whether it's about how to interpret the results or track your ballot, we're here to help you understand the 2024 general election on Nov. 5.
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- Orange County Board of Supervisors: The winners of Districts 1 and 3 will join a five-member board that oversees a county of about 3 million residents with an annual budget of about $9 billion.
- Orange County Superior Court judges: There are three competitive races for the bench.
Head to LAist's OC Voter Game Plan for guides to the rest of your ballot including:
- Measure D: Evaluating the initiative that asks Irvine voters to expand the city council and redistribute its powers.
- Huntington Beach Measures A, B and C: A closer look at a trio of measures aiming to reshape Surf City.
- Orange Unified: Two board members face recall
- Orange County Board of Education: Three of five seats are up for grabs
- Orange County State Assembly: Meet the candidates vying for these nine seats
- Orange County State Senate: A look at the key races on the ballot
- Prop. 1: Here's a closer look at the proposal at the center of a debate over how to best help people struggling with mental health, drug and alcohol issues.
- U.S. Congress: A look at the Southern California races
- U.S. Senate: Who will replace the late Dianne Feinstein?
Updated February 21, 2024 at 2:44 PM PST
This story has been updated to include additional details about the Heritage Foundation's voter fraud database.
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