While Federal Law Bans Non-Citizen Voting in Federal Elections, a few U.S. Cities and Municipalities have Extended Voting Rights to Noncitizens for Local Matters, including School Board Elections and City Council Races.
These Areas typically Argue that Noncitizens, especially Permanent Residents, have a Vested Interest in Local Governance and Services like Education and Transportation.
The following Municipalities allow Non-Citizen Voting in Some or All of their Local Elections:
San Francisco, California: Non-Citizens can Vote in School Board Elections. Proposition N, passed in 2016, allowed Non-Citizen Parents or Guardians of Children in the San Francisco Unified School District, to Vote in School Board Elections.
Oakland, California: Approved in 2022, a Charter Amendment allows Non-Citizens who are Parents or Legal Guardians to Vote in School Board Elections.
Takoma Park, Maryland: One of the First Cities to Restore Non-Citizen Voting Rights in 1992, Non-Citizens can Vote in All Local Elections.
Burlington, Vermont: In 2023 the City Extended Voting Rights to Non-Citizens for Local Elections.
Montpelier and Winooski, Vermont: Passed in 2021, these Cities allow Non-Citizens to Vote in Local Elections.
Each of these Policies has faced Opposition and Legal Challenges.
NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote! Michael H. Drucker
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