The NPR Politics Podcast Examining GOP False Claims Of Noncitizens Voting
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Sep 12, 2024 Explore the age-old myth of noncitizens voting and its surprising influence on American politics. Hear personal stories that highlight the path to citizenship while unfounded claims sow confusion among voters. Delve into the troubling resurgence of these allegations linked to migration and the Great Replacement Theory. Discover the Republican Party's legal maneuvers concerning voter registration and the chilling effects of citizenship proof on eligible voters. This thought-provoking discussion reveals how these narratives threaten the integrity of democracy.
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Non-Citizen Voting Minimal
- Non-citizens voting in U.S. elections is a negligible issue, according to election officials and multiple studies.
- Localities allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections doesn't change this, as it's illegal in federal elections.
Brennan Center Study
- A Brennan Center study examined 23.5 million votes across 42 jurisdictions with high non-citizen populations.
- They found only about 30 suspected non-citizen votes, highlighting the rarity of this issue.
Registration Safeguards
- Voter registration requires a driver's license or Social Security number, which involve citizenship verification.
- This built-in check minimizes non-citizen registration, despite the checkbox being the only explicit mention of citizenship.