Welcome to our ninth “Voter ID News Hotsheet”, where we summarize all the latest Voter ID news on a National basis in a monthly digest of top happenings.
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, voter ID and citizenship verification measures continue to dominate national discussions. In November 2025, several court rulings, state ballot measures, and legislative efforts have shaped the landscape of election security and voter access. Below is a summary of the top 10 latest developments in voter ID and citizenship voting rules across the United States.
- Judge Permanently Blocks Trump Citizenship Proof Requirement
A federal judge permanently blocked Trump’s order requiring documentary proof of citizenship on the federal voter registration form.
Read more: Reuters / Elias Law / Votebeat
- Maine Rejects Voter ID Ballot Measure (Question 1)
Maine voters rejected a measure that would impose photo ID, restrict drop boxes, and tighten absentee voting.
Read more: AP News / Ballotpedia
- Texas Enshrines Citizenship Requirement in State Constitution
Texas voters approved a constitutional amendment explicitly banning noncitizen voting in state elections.
Read more:Ballotpedia
- California Court Strikes Down Huntington Beach Voter ID Law
A state appeals court ruled Huntington Beach’s voter ID measure invalid because it conflicts with California law.
Read more: AP News / SF Chronicle
- Republicans Continue Push for Voter ID & Citizenship Checks
GOP leaders, including Trump, continue to advocate nationwide for voter ID, reduced mail-in voting, and citizenship verification.
Read more:UPI / About the SAVE Act
- Judge Reaffirms Elections Are Governed by Congress & States, Not the President
The ruling emphasized that federal election rules cannot be rewritten by executive order.
Read more: KCRA
- Judge Flags Issues with Noncitizen Voter Roll Scrubbing Program
A federal judge questioned a data-driven program used to match immigration records with voter rolls.
Read more: Washington Times
- Debate Over Voter Access vs. Security Intensifies
Measures in Maine and Texas deepen the national debate on balancing election integrity with voter access.
Read more: AP News
- SAVE Act Remains a Central Topic in Voting Policy
The proposed federal law requiring proof of citizenship continues to shape national election reform discussions.
Read more: SAVE Act Overview
- Implications for 2026 Midterms Taking Shape
Court rulings and state measures in 2025 are setting the stage for significant changes ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Read more: AP News