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What Prevents California from Allowing Noncitizens to Vote in Federal Elections? Nothing.

Hard to believe — but true. California could legally allow non-citizens to vote for Congress, the U.S. Senate and President.

  • The U.S. Constitution is clear: States determine who is qualified to vote in federal elections.
  • Already two large California cities allow non-citizens to vote — San Francisco and Oakland. 
  • California courts have upheld allowing non-citizen voting under state law. 

The only way to ensure that California and other states cannot have non-citizens vote for federal offices is the constitutional amendment introduced by Rep. Laurel Lee of Florida. House Joint Resolution 152, called the U.S. Citizens Vote Amendment, states clearly that Only US citizens are qualified to vote in all federal elections. 

House Joint Resolution 152 is now before the House Judiciary Committee. Please take a moment to complete this form and tell the committee you support this important legislation.