Ohio seeks to become latest state to ban noncitizen voting
2 years, 1 month ago

Ohio seeks to become latest state to ban noncitizen voting

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republicans in Ohio are promoting a measure on the Nov. 8 ballot that would prohibit noncitizens from voting in local elections, fighting back at what they see as a push for such access in liberal enclaves such as San Francisco and New York City. “It’s a bad idea to callously give away the right to vote to people that haven’t earned it,” LaRose said at an October news conference touting the issue. “We are all taxpayers,” said Melissa John, a New York City school teacher and green card holder who fought for the city’s noncitizen voting rights law, which passed in January but has since been put on hold by a judge. LaRose said at the news conference that, besides defying one of the key privileges of citizenship, allowing noncitizens to vote would create “a huge administrative lift and burden” for local boards of elections.

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As anti-immigrant politics sweep the nation, Santa Ana voters reject measure allowing noncitizens to vote in local races
1 month, 2 weeks ago

As anti-immigrant politics sweep the nation, Santa Ana voters reject measure allowing noncitizens to vote in local races

LA Times  

Voters in Santa Ana rejected Measure DD, which would have allowed noncitizens to vote in municipal elections. California Noncitizens banned from voting in federal elections but not some local races Despite widespread GOP claims that noncitizens are committing rampant voter fraud, federal law prohibits them from voting in presidential elections. However, federal law allows states to set their own local …

Concerns about noncitizen voting drive sweeping new restrictions in New Hampshire
3 months ago

Concerns about noncitizen voting drive sweeping new restrictions in New Hampshire

NPR  

Concerns about noncitizen voting drive sweeping new restrictions in New Hampshire toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images A new law in New Hampshire will require anyone registering to vote for the first time in the Granite State to provide documentation they are U.S. citizens, like a birth certificate or passport, a noteworthy win for conservatives who argue, without evidence, that elections …

Data indicates voting by noncitizens is rare. Republicans are pressing measures to make sure of it
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Data indicates voting by noncitizens is rare. Republicans are pressing measures to make sure of it

Associated Press  

Only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in this fall’s election for president and other top offices. Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen, a Republican, recently announced that 3,251 people previously identified as noncitizens by the federal government are being switched to inactive status on the state’s voter registration rolls. In Georgia, Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger found that …

Noncitizens banned from voting in federal elections but not some local races
5 months ago

Noncitizens banned from voting in federal elections but not some local races

LA Times  

Despite widespread GOP claims of rampant noncitizen voter fraud, federal law bans those without citizenship from voting in presidential elections. “Without the right to vote I feel segregated from my community.” Rosas is one of thousands living in Santa Ana who could have the chance to vote in local elections by 2028 if city voters in November pass a ballot …

Noncitizen voting, already illegal in federal elections, becomes centerpiece of 2024 GOP messaging
7 months ago

Noncitizen voting, already illegal in federal elections, becomes centerpiece of 2024 GOP messaging

LA Times  

“American elections are for American citizens, and we intend to keep it that way,” House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil said at a hearing he hosted last week about the issue of noncitizens voting. “American elections are for American citizens, and we intend to keep it that way,” House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil said at a hearing he hosted …

Republicans Turn Fear Of Illegal Immigrants, Noncitizens Voting In Upcoming Elections Into Major Talking Point
7 months ago

Republicans Turn Fear Of Illegal Immigrants, Noncitizens Voting In Upcoming Elections Into Major Talking Point

News 18  

One political party is holding urgent news conferences and congressional hearings over the topic. “The answer is that it’s unanswerable,” the Louisiana Republican said in response to a question about whether noncitizens were illegally voting. California has similar wording to South Carolina’s current provision, and Campsen cited a California Supreme Court decision that ruled “every” didn’t prevent noncitizens from voting. …

Noncitizen voting, already illegal in federal elections, becomes a centerpiece of 2024 GOP messaging
7 months, 1 week ago

Noncitizen voting, already illegal in federal elections, becomes a centerpiece of 2024 GOP messaging

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — One political party is holding urgent news conferences and congressional hearings over the topic. “We all know, intuitively, that a lot of illegals are voting in federal elections, but it’s not been something that is easily provable.” Election administration experts say it’s not only provable, but it’s been demonstrated that the number of noncitizens voting in federal …

Some cities allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Their turnout is quite low
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Some cities allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Their turnout is quite low

NPR  

Some cities allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Their turnout is quite low Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images BURLINGTON, Vt. — Three cities in Vermont now allow non-U.S. citizen residents to vote in local elections. "Thirteen hundred and 45 people participated in our annual city and school election," Winooski Clerk Jenny Willingham said …

Republicans aim to stop noncitizen voting in federal elections. It's already illegal
8 months, 1 week ago

Republicans aim to stop noncitizen voting in federal elections. It's already illegal

NPR  

Republicans aim to stop noncitizen voting in federal elections. It's already illegal Enlarge this image toggle caption Wilfredo Lee/AP Wilfredo Lee/AP Former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., appeared together Friday to tout legislation aimed at stopping something that is already illegal in America: noncitizens voting in federal elections. Johnson gave a broad overview of a bill …

3rd Vermont city allows noncitizen voting in local elections after Legislature overrides veto
1 year, 6 months ago

3rd Vermont city allows noncitizen voting in local elections after Legislature overrides veto

Associated Press  

BURLINGTON, Vt. — A third Vermont city will now allow noncitizens who are legal residents to vote in local elections after the Democrat-controlled Legislature on Tuesday overrode the Republican governor’s veto of the Burlington charter change bill. The three Vermont cities are among more than a dozen communities in a handful of states — including New York City, and a …

Vermont’s largest city votes to allow noncitizen voting
1 year, 9 months ago

Vermont’s largest city votes to allow noncitizen voting

Associated Press  

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Vermont’s largest city has voted to allow noncitizens who are in the country legally to vote in local elections. Noncitizen residents are currently allowed to vote in municipal elections in Vermont’s capital city of Montpelier, and Winooski, the most diverse community in the state. The Republican National Committee filed lawsuits against Montpelier and Winooski asking judges to …

Vermont Supreme Court rules in favor of noncitizen voting
1 year, 11 months ago

Vermont Supreme Court rules in favor of noncitizen voting

Associated Press  

Noncitizen residents may continue to vote in municipal elections in Vermont’s capital city of Montpelier, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday, stating that such voting in local elections doesn’t violate the state constitution. “The statute allowing noncitizens to vote in local Montpelier elections does not violate Chapter II, § 42 because that constitutional provision does not apply to local elections,” …

Ohio GOP aims to change voting laws during lameduck session
2 years, 1 month ago

Ohio GOP aims to change voting laws during lameduck session

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s elections chief on Thursday championed a lameduck push to require a supermajority of voters in order to pass certain constitutional amendments, a move that came the same day further voter restrictions were added to a significant rewrite of Ohio’s election laws. Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose said requiring a 60% supermajority to amend Ohio’s constitution …

Ohio Seeks To Become Latest State To Ban Noncitizen Voting
2 years, 1 month ago

Ohio Seeks To Become Latest State To Ban Noncitizen Voting

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republicans in Ohio are promoting a measure on the Nov. 8 ballot that would prohibit noncitizens from voting in local elections, fighting back at what they see as a push for such access in liberal enclaves such as San Francisco and New York City. “It’s a bad idea to callously give away the right …

Judge says NYC can’t let noncitizens vote in city elections
2 years, 5 months ago

Judge says NYC can’t let noncitizens vote in city elections

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York City can’t let noncitizens vote for mayor and other city officials, a judge ruled Monday, siding with Republicans who challenged the measure as unconstitutional. New York GOP Chair Nick Langworthy and several Republican elected officials said the law violated provisions in the state constitution and state election law that specifically confer voting rights on citizens. …

Ohio GOP wants noncitizen voting ban on November ballot
2 years, 6 months ago

Ohio GOP wants noncitizen voting ban on November ballot

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republican state lawmakers in Ohio have fast-tracked a fall ballot measure that would expressly prohibit noncitizens from voting in local elections. The proposed noncitizen voting ban — which emerged just last week and cleared the Ohio House 68-28 on Wednesday — stands to ignite GOP voters ahead of this year’s high-stakes midterm elections, when Republicans hope dissatisfaction …

Georgia elections chief aims to shore up Republican support
2 years, 7 months ago

Georgia elections chief aims to shore up Republican support

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Brad Raffensperger says the Georgia and U.S. Constitutions should be amended to prohibit voting by people who aren’t U.S. citizens. “This is a pretty safe red meat thing that he can throw to the base that he’s hoping will satisfy them,” Emory University political science professor Andra Gillespie said of Raffensperger’s focus on noncitizen voting. He also repeatedly …

Noncitizens to vote in local elections in 2 Vermont cities
2 years, 9 months ago

Noncitizens to vote in local elections in 2 Vermont cities

Associated Press  

Noncitizens will be allowed to vote in local elections in two Vermont cities — Winooski and Montpelier — on Tuesday during the state’s annual Town Meeting day. The two small Vermont cities are part of more than a dozen communities across the United States to allow noncitizens to cast ballots in local elections, including 11 towns in Maryland. And in …

GOP sues over law letting noncitizens vote in NYC elections
2 years, 11 months ago

GOP sues over law letting noncitizens vote in NYC elections

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — Republicans sued Monday to prevent noncitizens from voting in New York City elections under a new local law. The law allows more than 800,000 noncitizens and “Dreamers” in New York City to vote in municipal elections as early as next year. New York Republican Chairman Nick Langworthy and a group of Republican elected officials in New York …

Watershed moment in NYC: New law allows noncitizens to vote
2 years, 11 months ago

Watershed moment in NYC: New law allows noncitizens to vote

Live Mint  

More than 800,000 noncitizens and “Dreamers” in New York City will have access to the ballot box — and could vote in municipal elections as early as next year — after Mayor Eric Adams allowed legislation to automatically become law Sunday. Unless a judge halts its implementation, New York City is the first major U.S. city to grant widespread municipal …

Watershed moment in NYC: New law allows noncitizens to vote
2 years, 11 months ago

Watershed moment in NYC: New law allows noncitizens to vote

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — More than 800,000 noncitizens and “Dreamers” in New York City will have access to the ballot box — and could vote in municipal elections as early as next year — after Mayor Eric Adams allowed legislation to automatically become law Sunday. Unless a judge halts its implementation, New York City is the first major U.S. city to …

Noncitizens in New York city may have right to vote as early as next year
2 years, 11 months ago

Noncitizens in New York city may have right to vote as early as next year

India TV News  

Highlights Noncitizens in New York may have right to vote by 2023 Mayor Eric Adams has allowed legislation to automatically become law More than a dozen communities across US already allow noncitizens to cast ballots in local elections More than 800,000 noncitizens and “Dreamers” in New York City will have access to the ballot box — and could vote in …

GOP sues 2 Vermont cities for noncitizen voting
3 years, 2 months ago

GOP sues 2 Vermont cities for noncitizen voting

Associated Press  

MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Republican National Committee is suing two Vermont cities for allowing noncitizens to vote on local issues in their communities. Earlier this year the Vermont Legislature approved changes to the charters of the two communities allowing noncitizen voting. In his June veto message, Scott said noncitizen voting was an important issue that deserved further consideration but said …

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