Bills target ballot security and paid influencer ads
By The BriefBrief
California lawmakers approved bills aimed at preventing interference in the state’s fall 2026 midterm elections and increasing transparency for social media influencers paid by political campaigns. The measures respond to paid influencer activity during the 2026 gubernatorial primary, where some posts did not always disclose campaign payments.
WHO:California lawmakers; Gov. Gavin Newsom; social media influencers; political campaigns (including Tom Steyer’s campaign)
WHAT:Approved bills to bolster ballot security and require clearer disclosure for paid political influencer content.
WHEN:Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 12:25 AM ET
WHERE:California
WHY:The bills were prompted by concerns about election interference and by paid influencer posts during the 2026 gubernatorial primary that did not always disclose campaign payments.
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