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NCSL Legislative Video Resource Center

The NCSL Video Resource Center is a collection of recorded webinars accessible for on-demand learning.

Voting: Proof of Citizenship

March 28, 2025

Verifying that US citizens—and only citizens—are registered to vote and casting ballots is the hottest elections topic in legislatures in 2025. The issue has been trending upward in recent years, with constitutional amendments in several states specifying only citizens can vote, legislatures considering documentary proof of citizenship to register and state election offices examining their voter list maintenance procedures. Hear about these legislative trends, recent court cases and how one state approaches confirming citizenship on its voter rolls.