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 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/Munipality has laws allowing non-citizen voting |
Current news on citizen voting
ARTICLE: In a 90-second meeting Tuesday, the House Election Integrity Committee voted 6-3 to send a proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters to the full House.
Michigan proposal to require voters to prove citizenship marches forward
www.votebeat.org
The proposed constitutional amendment aims to eliminate noncitizen voting, which is extremely rare.
ARTICLE: Under a 2011 state law, Wisconsin voters already have to present an acceptable form of photo ID. But, if it’s approved by a majority of voters this spring, a constitutional provision would help cement that requirement, and protect it against future legal challenges.
Voter ID in Wisconsin: What to know about Wisconsin's April 1 referendum
www.wpr.org
Voters across Wisconsin will decide during the April 1 election whether to add a voter identification requirement to the state's Constitution. Here's what voters need to know.
ARTICLE: In addition to clarifying that “Every individual who is a citizen of the United States”, 18 years or older, and a resident is eligible to vote, the amendment would add the following language, “An individual who is not a citizen of the United States is disqualified from voting in any election or upon any question submitted to the voters of this state.”
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The South Dakota State Legislature voted to send a constitutional amendment to the 2026 ballot that would provide that noncitizens of the United States are disqualified from voting in any election in ...
With a passing vote of 63-6, the South Dakota legislature has passed SB 68, their Citizen Only Voting Amendment. It will be up to the voters to decide with the 2026 ballot!
The Town Meeting measure that would have allowed noncitizens to vote in Bennington, VT elections has failed. The people of Bennington voted 1,419 against and only 1,077 in favor.
Live updates: Vermonters vote local on Town Meeting Day 2025
www.vermontpublic.org
Town Meeting Day is one of Vermont's most cherished traditions. Check back for updates, results, photos and more from town and school voting across the state.