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The Facts On Noncitizen Voting
Noncitizens voting has gained more traction as a conservative talking point in 2024.
Mary Howard-Elley didn’t pay attention to Gov. Greg Abbott’s noncitizen voting claims — until she learned they affected her
Experts caution such instances are generally rare and inconsequential. State officials vow to take any cases seriously.
The voters, along with nearly 900 in Pinal County, were incorrectly flagged in the counties’ systems. Their ballots will now count.
A Votebeat analysis shows how such laws risk disenfranchising key voter groups.
GOP lawmakers nationwide are pushing to require voters to show documentation of their citizenship, such as birth certificates.
The drama of 2020 was gone, replaced by specific questions about how elections work and a straightforward vote.
Out of 72 counties, only one — Dane County — opposed the constitutional amendment.
The voters, along with nearly 900 in Pinal County, were incorrectly flagged in the counties’ systems. Their ballots will now count.
Some longtime Pinal residents who had never provided their documents were suddenly told they must, despite a recent court decision.
Experts caution such instances are generally rare and inconsequential. State officials vow to take any cases seriously.
Similar cleanups undertaken by other states have mistakenly snared eligible citizens.
Mary Howard-Elley didn’t pay attention to Gov. Greg Abbott’s noncitizen voting claims — until she learned they affected her
The state says the citizenship records are outdated and shouldn’t be used to screen voters. Republican lawmakers want them anyway.