Noncitizen Voting Concerns in 2024 Elections Spark Debate

Claims of noncitizen voting raise questions about electoral integrity, though evidence suggests minimal impact on outcomes.

Republican lawsuits in swing states like Nevada and Arizona allege thousands of noncitizens on voter rolls, but studies show actual voting by noncitizens is rare.
Federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in federal elections, with penalties deterring such actions.
The presence of noncitizens in census counts impacts House seat allocation, benefiting states with large immigrant populations, often Democratic-leaning.
Critics argue that noncitizen registration could be used to challenge election results, despite limited evidence of actual voting impact.
Recent voter roll audits in states like Texas and Virginia have removed thousands of noncitizens, though the numbers are insufficient to sway major elections.