Tag: proof of citizenship
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West Virginia legislators place citizenship requirement for voting on the ballot, enact 10 other election bills
The West Virginia Legislature adjourned its 2026 regular session on April 12 after enacting 10 election-related bills, all of which were signed by Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R). Legislators also adopted one resolution, SJR 9, which proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution stating that "Only citizens of the United States who are citizens of…
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South Dakota enacts proof of citizenship law, 20 other election bills in 2026 session
The South Dakota Legislature adjourned its regular session on March 30 after enacting 21 election-related bills, all of which were signed by Gov. Larry Rhoden (R). Among those bills were two measures related to citizenship and voting. SB 175 requires individuals to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote in state and local elections.…
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Utah enacts proof-of-citizenship bill, 13 other election-related bills during 2026 session
The Utah Legislature adjourned its 2026 general session on March 6. During the session, lawmakers sent 14 election-related bills to Gov. Spencer Cox (R), who signed each one during the month of March. Among those bills was HB 209, which requires individuals to provide documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in state and…
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Florida, South Dakota, Utah enact proof of citizenship laws for voter registration
Florida, South Dakota, and Utah have joined nine other states in enacting laws requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote. On April 1, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed HB 991, which includes a proof of citizenship requirement that takes effect on January 1, 2027. On March 26, South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden…
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Senate takes up SAVE America Act to require voter ID, proof of citizenship for federal elections
On March 17, the U.S. Senate began debate on the SAVE America Act, which would require individuals to provide documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote and voter ID to cast a ballot in federal elections. As of March 24, debate continued in the Senate, and a final vote had not been scheduled. On…
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Voting requirements related to citizenship vary across the U.S. — here's how
Voters in at least three states will decide on constitutional amendments that would prohibit noncitizen voting, with a fourth state potentially joining them in the weeks ahead. Here's a look at how voting requirements related to citizenship vary across the U.S. In November 2026, voters in Arkansas, Kansas, and South Dakota will decide on constitutional…