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As a non-US citizen, can I still participate as a volunteer in gathering votes from eligible voters?

• anythingnonidin 9y ago
  I'm not sure: check out https://ballotpedia.org/Residency_requirements_for_petition_circulators#tab=California https://ballotpedia.org/Residency_requirements_for_petition_..., which gives some idea but not a clear answer.
  • api_or_ipa 9y ago
    Thanks for the resource, I had a brief look into the laws of California. As it is, I am not a lawyer, so don't take my word as truth. According to California Elections Code, Sec. 102 and 2101, those circulating petitions are required: - to be a citizen of the United States - to be at least 18 years of age or older - to be a resident of the state - to not be in prison or parole for conviction with a felony.[0] So I think that rules out my own involvement. I'm bummed I'm excluded from participating in an activity that I want to lean about. This, despite the fact that I do, on virtue of paying taxes and actively participating in civic live, support the government and country. I should have an avenue to learn about how these institutions function in government, even if my role is strictly participatory and non-voting. 0: https://ballotpedia.org/Laws_governing_the_initiative_process_in_California#Restrictions_on_circulators https://ballotpedia.org/Laws_governing_the_initiative_proces..., Section on Restrictions to circulators.
    • anythingnonidin 9y ago
      Bummer. Agreed.