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 2025 or 2026 |
| State that Americans for Citizen Voting is working in |
| State/Municipality voting to allow non-citizen voting in 2026 |
| State/Municipality has efforts to allow non-citizen vote |
| State/Municipality has laws allowing non-citizen voting |
Current news on citizen voting
The facts of this article are why we encourage a state to have clarity in their constitution that only U.S. citizens can vote and encourage election authorities to verify citizenship.
Motor-Voter Law Often Lures Non-Citizens into Voting Illegally
cis.org
The Motor-Voter law forbids state officials from making any statements or taking any actions the purpose or effect of which is to discourage applicants from registering to vote. The problem with this ...
Given the law's current presentation, too many noncitizens (including U.S. nationals), and even election officials, are unclear about Alaska's voter eligibility rules. The consequences for violations are severe. Alaska needs its voter eligibility law to be clear and concise, to avoid unnecessary mistakes in the future.
Opinion: Alaskaās citizen voting initiative is proactive, not political theater
www.adn.com
Alaska should clearly affirm that voting is reserved for U.S. citizens.
This case underscores how unclear voter eligibility rules can have serious, unintended consequences. Clearly defined standards would help protect individuals from administrative errors while ensuring elections are administered consistently and responsibly.
alaskabeacon.com
Dozens of other state residents may also be unknowingly affected by a problem at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
This is another reason why clarifying that only US Citizens can vote in Kansas is a good thing.![]()
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