California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 13 D cosponsors

ACA 24 — A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Section 2 of Article II thereof, relating to elections.

Last action — From printer.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced August 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

The bill proposes to amend California's Constitution to ensure all eligible voters can participate fully in elections.

This resolution aims to amend the California Constitution to prevent the exclusion of eligible voters from any publicly funded election based on political party preference. It seeks to enhance voter participation in primaries and elections.

Summary

The California Constitution confers the right to vote on a United States citizen who is 18 years of age and a resident of this state, except as specified. The California Constitution requires candidates for congressional and state elective offices in California to be selected via a voter-nominated primary election at which all voters may vote for any candidate without regard to the political party preference disclosed by the candidate or the voter. The top two vote-getters at a voter-nominated primary election for a congressional or state elective office, regardless of party preference, are nominated to compete in the ensuing general election. The California Constitution requires the Legislature to provide for partisan elections for presidential candidates, and political party and party central committees, including an open presidential primary whereby the candidates on the ballot are those found by the Secretary of State to be recognized candidates throughout the nation or throughout California for the office of President of the United States. This measure would prohibit an eligible voter from being excluded from meaningful participation at any integral stage of any publicly funded election, including a primary election, on any basis, including political party preference.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From printer.

  2. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (108)

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does ACA 24 do?
The California Constitution confers the right to vote on a United States citizen who is 18 years of age and a resident of this state, except as specified. The California Constitution requires candidates for congressional and state elective offices in California to be selected via a voter-nominated primary election at which all voters may vote for any candidate without regard to the political party preference disclosed by the candidate or the voter. The top two vote-getters at a voter-nominated primary election for a congressional or state elective office, regardless of party preference, are nominated to compete in the ensuing general election. The California Constitution requires the Legislature to provide for partisan elections for presidential candidates, and political party and party central committees, including an open presidential primary whereby the candidates on the ballot are those found by the Secretary of State to be recognized candidates throughout the nation or throughout California for the office of President of the United States. This measure would prohibit an eligible voter from being excluded from meaningful participation at any integral stage of any publicly funded election, including a primary election, on any basis, including political party preference.
Who sponsors ACA 24?
ACA 24 is sponsored by Nguyen, Stephanie (Democratic), Alvarez, David (Democratic), Ávila Farías, Rubio, Blanca E. (Democratic), Wilson, Lori D. (Democratic), Ahrens, Patrick (Democratic), Bains, Jasmeet (Democratic), Calderon, Lisa (Democratic), Gipson, Mike A. (Democratic), Jackson, Corey A. (Democratic), Lee, Alex (Democratic), McKinnor, Tina (Democratic), Pacheco, Blanca (Democratic), and Solache, Jr., José Luis (Democratic).
What is the current status of ACA 24?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced August 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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