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You do have to be a U.S. citizen to vote.[1] [1]http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Voting/Register.shtml http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Voting/Register.shtml
by cskozmo 12y ago
You do have to be a U.S. citizen to vote.[1]
[1]http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Voting/Register.shtml http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Voting/Register.shtml
- klipt 12y agoNot only that, but accidentally voting (e.g. because the person at the DMV said you could) can bar you from ever becoming a citizen and even get you deported: http://www.immihelp.com/forum/showthread.php/91741-Denied-N-400-due-to-voting?s=18f21e6f3839fb3d17471d72bc1ac2d3 http://www.immihelp.com/forum/showthread.php/91741-Denied-N-... http://www.hg.org/article.asp?id=27445 http://www.hg.org/article.asp?id=27445 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/141110/pinoyabroad/pinay-in-us-ordered-deported-for-voting http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/141110/pinoyabroad/pina... https://beki70.wordpress.com/2011/03/03/fortunately-i-wasnt-deported-a-citizenship-story/ https://beki70.wordpress.com/2011/03/03/fortunately-i-wasnt-...
- mrgriscom 12y agoSome states and local governments allow voting by non-citizen residents. They still can't vote in federal elections, though.
- jekdoce 12y agoIt seems like green card holders, who in some cities can vote in local elections, can not vote in SF.