Claims about non-citizen voting represent a key component of broader Election Integrity Claims narratives, though research shows such incidents are extremely rare.

Legal Framework

• Only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections
• Naturalization process required for citizenship
• Federal law prohibits non-citizen voting
• State verification systems in place

Documented Cases

• Extremely rare occurrences
• Usually result of confusion or mistakes
• Example: University of Michigan student case
• No evidence of systematic non-citizen voting

Political Context

Often linked to:

• Immigration Policy debates
• Border Security concerns
• Voter ID Laws arguments
• Election Security measures