>>8272402
by CA state election law, a person's signature is proof of citizenship for voting. The registration affadavit says "under penalty of perjury" so no body would falsely claim they are a citizen to vote.
CA Elec Code § 2111 (2017)
A person may prove he or she is a citizen by his or her certification under penalty of perjury on the affidavit of registration.
CA Elec Code § 2112 (2017)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the fact that a person certifies to his or her United States citizenship by signing his or her affidavit of registration shall be deemed evidence of citizenship for voting purposes only.
https://law.onecle.com/california/elections/2111.html
Think many states may have a similar statute, doubt any actually verify other than motor voter applications. Easy to falsify the claim of voter citizenship, just check a box and sign, with minimal risk of being caught. When fraud cases occur, don't hear about registration citizenship checks.