
Stephen A. Smith stunned after Rep. Kevin Kiley educates him on California voter ID ban
NY Post
Rep. Kevin Kiley explained California’s voter ID during an appearance Thursday on “Straight Shooter with Stephen A,” on SiriusXM, prompting a stunned response from host Stephen A. Smith as the conversation turned to election integrity and federal reform.
“California does not have voter ID,” Kiley said. “You don’t need to present it to register. You don’t need to present it to vote.”
“What!? That’s why the SAVE Act has been proposed right there … the state of California,” said Smith, shocked.
The exchange unfolded as the House of Representatives had already passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections, with a path to pass awaiting in the Senate.
Kiley argued California laws prevent local governments from setting their own requirements, claiming it is “banned” within the state.
“The state passed a law forbidding voter ID,” Kiley said, adding that localities, cities and counties are not allowed to enact their own standards. Smith admitted he was unaware of the policy.













