NORTH CAROLINA (LOOTPRESS) – In the upcoming election, voters in North Carolina will have the opportunity to decide on a ballot measure that would prohibit non-citizen voting by changing the state constitution to specify that only U.S. citizens can vote in elections.
This measure and six others have been placed on the November 2024 ballot by Republican-controlled state legislatures. Between 1985 and 2022, 29 measures were on the North Carolina ballot, with 24 approved and 5 rejected by the voters.
Similar measures related to citizenship requirements for voting have been approved in seven other states, with at least 62.9% of the vote in each state. Notably, five of these states are Republican trifectas.
The proposed constitutional amendments in North Carolina would change the existing language in the state constitution to clarify that only U.S. citizens who are 18 years of age and meet certain qualifications would be entitled to vote in the state’s elections.
The path to the ballot for this amendment required a 60% vote in each legislative chamber during a single legislative session, and it was approved by both the House and the Senate.
Supporters of the amendment, such as State Sen. Brad Overcash, argue that it empowers the people of North Carolina to determine who is allowed to vote in the state’s elections. On the other hand, opponents like State Sen. Julie Mayfield have expressed concerns about the motives behind the amendment, suggesting that it may be driven by partisan considerations.
