Summary
A report found that noncitizen voting in U.S. elections is very rare. In a Michigan election, out of 5.7 million votes, 16 were from noncitizens. The report highlights that fears of widespread noncitizen voting are unfounded.
Key Facts
- Michigan's review found 16 cases of noncitizen voting out of 5.7 million votes in the 2024 general election.
- Noncitizen voting is illegal in federal elections in the U.S.
- The Center for Election Innovation & Research (CEIR) studied noncitizen voting and found it rare and uncoordinated.
- The U.S. states have varied in how they investigate and report noncitizen voting.
- The Department of Homeland Security provides tools to help states check voter citizenship.
- Some states, like Michigan and Georgia, have audited voter rolls using these tools.
- There are differing opinions about additional security measures for preventing noncitizen voting.
