Who can legally vote in US elections?
To vote in US Presidential elections, you must:
Who cannot vote in US elections?
You cannot vote in US Presidential elections, if you are:
If you have questions about whether you may vote in your state, contact the election officials in the jurisdiction (usually the county) where you wish to register and vote.
Can green card holders vote?
No, green card holders (lawful permanent residents) cannot vote in US Presidential elections. In fact, any non-citizens, including green card holders, cannot vote in federal, state, and most local elections.
Can Puerto Ricans vote for US President?
US citizens, including Puerto Ricans, can vote for president only if they are registered to vote and reside in any of the 50 States or the District of Columbia.
However, Puerto Ricans residing in Puerto Rico cannot vote for US President. This is because the Electoral College process does not provide for residents of US Territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and the U.S. Minor Outlying Islands) to vote for President. Unless citizens in US Territories, including Puerto Ricans, have official residency (domicile) in a U.S. State or the District of Columbia (and vote by absentee ballot or travel to their State to vote), they cannot vote in the presidential election. To learn more, visit Can citizens of US Territories vote for President?.
Can Puerto Ricans living in the US vote for President?
Yes, Puerto Ricans who reside in any of the 50 States or the District of Columbia and are registered to vote can vote for President.
Can illegal immigrants vote?
No, illegal immigrants cannot vote in US Presidential elections. In fact, illegal immigrants cannot vote in any federal, state, and local elections.
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Verify if you are eligible to vote before voting:
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Who can donate or volunteer for political campaigns in US elections?
US citizens and lawful permanent residents, including those living overseas, can donate to and volunteer with federal political campaigns. For more details, please visit https://www.fec.gov/help-candidates-and-committees/foreign-nationals/.
Who cannot donate or volunteer for political campaigns in US elections?
Foreign nationals, including DACA, TPS, and nonimmigrant visa holders, cannot donate money to political campaigns. However, they may volunteer (unpaid) for campaigns, provided they do not hold decision-making roles.
For more information, visit: https://www.fec.gov/ updates/foreign-nationals/.
Can green card holders donate or volunteer for political campaigns in US elections?
Yes, green card holders, including those living overseas, can donate to and volunteer with federal political campaigns.
