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 voting rights to noncitizens. It's a watershed moment for the nation's most populous city, where legally documented, voting-age noncitizens comprise nearly one in nine of the city’s 7 million voting-age inhabitants. The measure would allow noncitizens who have been lawful permanent residents of the city for at least 30 days, as well as those authorized to work in the U.S., including "Dreamers,” to help select the city’s mayor, city council members, borough presidents, comptroller and public advocate.

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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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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. …

New York passes landmark voting rights legislation
2 years, 6 months ago

New York passes landmark voting rights legislation

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s governor signed a law Monday intended to prevent local officials from enacting rules that might suppress people’s voting rights because of their race. The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act, named after the late civil rights activist who represented Georgia in the U.S. House, makes New York one of the first states to bring back …

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

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 …

New York to give non-citizens right to vote in local elections
3 years ago

New York to give non-citizens right to vote in local elections

Al Jazeera  

The move will allow about 800,000 ‘green card’ holders and ‘dreamers’ to vote in municipal elections. New York City has moved to become the largest jurisdiction in the United States to allow non-citizens to vote in local elections. On Thursday, city legislators passed a measure to allow about 800,000 “green card” holders and so-called “dreamers” to vote in municipal elections. …

NYC lawmakers pass bill giving noncitizens right to vote
3 years ago

NYC lawmakers pass bill giving noncitizens right to vote

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Noncitizens in New York City would gain the right to vote in municipal elections under a measure approved Thursday by the City Council that would give access to the ballot box to 800,000 green card holders and so-called Dreamers. The city’s move could enflame the national debate over voting rights, particularly among some who wrongly assert that …

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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