Recent legislation in Washington, D.C. has permitted noncitizens to vote in local elections, a move that has sparked significant controversy and led to legislative responses. The Democrats passed a law allowing this change, which is set to take effect in the upcoming June primary election. In response, several Republican lawmakers, including Senator Roger Marshall and Representative Bryan Steil, have introduced bills, specifically the ACEAct, aimed at repealing this provision. These bills emphasize that voting should be a right reserved exclusively for American citizens, citing concerns over the integrity of elections. Representative Laurel Lee and Senator Rick Scott have also voiced strong opposition to noncitizen voting.
It's unacceptable for anyone who isn’t a U.S. citizen to vote in any election, and Democrat-run D.C. is no exception. Proud to introduce this bill with @RogerMarshallMD to ensure we have free & fair elections in D.C. that represent the will of American voters, not illegal aliens. https://t.co/duVklCXTTK
BREAKING: Sen. Roger Marshall is introducing legislation to require Washington, D.C., residents who vote in local elections to be U.S. citizens.
NEW: @RogerMarshallMD has introduced legislation that would require voters in DC elections to be citizens -- after a move by the city to allow noncitizens to vote. https://t.co/5EIMro7TH2
Non-citizens will be voting in local DC elections in this June’s primary election. The #ACEAct repeals this provision. Voting is a sacred right only for American citizens. Watch as @RepLaurelLee lays it out: https://t.co/oKyRv8CRqw
Democrats passed a law allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections here in our nation’s capital. Watch as Chairman @RepBryanSteil explains the problem with this local law, which the #ACEAct corrects. #ElectionIntegrity https://t.co/IcsojzQSGS
Blue cities like DC are allowing non-citizens to vote in elections. American elections should be for American citizens only. My bill fixes this. https://t.co/l8VT1l1vhg
Noncitizens allowed to vote in certain Washington, DC elections. My report: https://t.co/sxWX2QmaC4
How you you don't have to be a resident of Washington, DC - to vote in Washington, DC. My report: https://t.co/wyU7WHBHnF