Why only Citizen Voting?
Non-Citizen Voting in the United States
Cities and counties across the country are allowing non-citizens, generally green card holders but sometimes people that are not here legally, to vote in elections.
Check out what is happening in each state
State with “only citizens can vote” laws |
State voting on “only citizen voting” laws in 2024 |
State that Americans for Citizen Voting is working in |
State/Municipality voting to allow non-citizen voting in 2024 |
State/Municipality has efforts to allow non-citizen vote |
State/Munipality has laws allowing non-citizen voting |
Current news on citizen voting
The first step to voting in any election is to register to vote, or if you think you are already registered, to check your registration status.Most Americans have three options when it comes to registering to vote: online, by mail or in person.www.newsnationnow.com/politics/2024-election/how-americans-register-vote-ahead-election-day/
How Americans can register to vote ahead of Election Day
Here’s how you can register to vote in your state.
We explore the growing debate over non-citizens being granted the legal right to vote in non-federal elections. Through thoughtful commentary, we highlight the potential dangers this could pose to the integrity of our electoral system and the dilution of citizens' votes.Featuring compelling perspectives from two naturalized citizens, we dive into what it means to earn the right to vote and why it's crucial to protect this fundamental aspect of citizenship. The need to enshrine citizen-only voting within state constitutions is real, ensuring that the right to vote remains a privilege of citizenship alone, safeguarded from the fluctuations of legislative changes.
www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2024/08/22/supreme-court-rejects-gop-push-to-block-41k-arizona-vot..."The high court's order allows the enforcement of restrictions that bar people from voting in state and local elections if they don’t provide proof of citizenship when they register while the legal fight continues in lower courts.State voter registration forms submitted without “documentary proof of citizenship” will now be rejected by Arizona counties, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said. People can still register to vote in presidential and congressional elections with a different federal form that requires people to swear they are citizens under penalty of perjury, but does not require proof."
Supreme Court rejects GOP push to block 41K Arizona voters, but partly OKs proof of citizenship law
The Supreme Court has rejected a Republican push that could have blocked more than 41,000 Arizona voters in the presidential race.
"This month, the Department of Elections and the Office of Civic Engagement & Immigrant Affairs (OCEIA) are joining efforts to expand access to election information for residents who speak languages other than English. This collaboration will also inform eligible non-citizen members of the community about registering and voting in the upcoming Board of Education election. "
News The Department of Elections and the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs Collaborate to Provide Election Information to Residents who Speak Languages other than English August 20, 202...
Americans For Citizen Voting Names Will Martin as State Director
Martin Will Lead Efforts to Encourage Approval of Wisconsin's Citizen Only Voting Amendment on November Ballot