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Constitutional Amendment: Only U.S. Citizens May Vote (Citizenship Voting Requirement)

Unofficial result: Passed

Source: ent.sos.ks.gov

Kansas
My vote power: Above average

What does this measure do?

Rewords the state constitution to say no person may vote unless they are a U.S. citizen, 18 or older, and a resident, replacing wording that says every citizen meeting those rules may vote. Citizenship is already required, so eligible voters see no change; no cost to you.

Read the official ballot measure (PDF)

Proposed by: Kansas Legislature (House Concurrent Resolution 5004, Rep. Pat Proctor)

Rep. Proctor is a Leavenworth County Republican; 46 other House members signed on as sponsors.

Source: kslegislature.gov

A YES vote means

The constitution would spell out that only U.S. citizens can vote in any Kansas election, blocking any future local noncitizen voting.

A NO vote means

The current wording stays; only citizens can vote under existing law.

Sources: sos.ks.gov · ballotpedia.org · kwch.com

Sources: kslegislature.gov · ballotpedia.org