Belief held by Democrats, Republicans, and independents.
Most Americans oppose non-citizen voting in American elections.
WHY IT MATTERS – Cities across the country, including Washington, DC, are now allowing non-citizens, including those here illegally, to vote in local elections.
THE TALLY – A McLaughlin & Associates poll from May 2021, asked Americans if they approve of states and cities allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections. It revealed the following:
- 61% – Americans who disapprove of non-citizens voting.
- 30% – Americans who approve of non-citizens voting.
Along party lines the data revealed the following:
- 81% – Republicans who disapprove of non-citizens voting.
- 37% – Democrats who disapprove of non-citizens voting.
- 68% – Independents who disapprove of non-citizens voting.
In a separate poll from 2022, when asked whether non-citizens should be allowed to vote after being in America for just 30 days, all political affiliations, especially Democrats, showed increased disapproval:
- 90% – Republicans who disapprove of non-citizens voting.
- 62% – Democrats who disapprove of non-citizens voting.
- 84% – Independents who disapprove of non-citizens voting.
While Democrat support for non-citizen voting varies depending on the length of time a non-citizen has resided in America, McLaughlin & Associates data consistently shows strong disapproval from Republicans and independents.
THE BOTTOM LINE – There is consistent and widespread opposition to non-citizen voting among Americans, with only a minority in favor.
GO DEEPER – Maryland county claims school board can create seat only illegal immigrants can vote on: reports