Most Voters Support Banning Illegal Immigrants from Voting

Governor Glenn Youngkin of Virginia has taken decisive action to clean voter rolls of illegal migrants, following the discovery of 6,000 individuals on the lists. His executive order has garnered significant support from voters across the political spectrum, with 81% of Democrats and 73% of Hispanic voters backing the initiative. Youngkin emphasized that the issue transcends party lines, stating, “Every legal vote deserves to be counted without being watered down by illegal votes or inaccurate machines.” Recent polling data from Rasmussen Reports indicates that a substantial majority of likely voters, 78%, advocate for their states to audit and clean up voter rolls. Furthermore, 85% of respondents believe that only U.S. citizens should participate in elections, including local contests where noncitizen voting is permitted in some jurisdictions, such as Washington, D.C. The survey also revealed that 55% of voters suspect illegal immigrants are casting ballots in elections. The topic of election integrity has gained prominence since the contentious 2020 presidential election, which saw President Joe Biden assume office amid claims from former President Donald Trump of electoral fraud. While Democrats have opposed measures to tighten voter registration, the Rasmussen analysis shows a consensus across political affiliations: 87% of Republicans, 81% of Democrats, and 86% of independents agree that only U.S. citizens should vote. Interestingly, the perception of noncitizen voting varies significantly among Biden's supporters. Only 21% of those who strongly approve of his presidency believe noncitizens are likely to be registered to vote, while a staggering 94% of those who strongly disapprove hold the opposite view.