Newsom signs bills to prevent Trump from ‘dictatorial control’ over California elections

Newsom Signs Bills Meant to Prevent Trump’s Interference in Midterms

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California signed legislation that would make it illegal to interfere with ballots or election records in response to efforts by the president to restrict voting.

Sep 19, 2026

Newsom signs bills to prevent Trump from ‘dictatorial control’ over California elections

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed a package of election-related bills Saturday aimed at limiting law enforcement interference with ballots and election administration ahead of the November midterm elections. The measures create new felony penalties for the seizure of ballots and election records, restrict certain law enforcement activity near polling places, expand access to ballot […]

Sep 19, 2026