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A lawsuit filed in Waukesha County is moving through the courts, with hopes that Judge Maxwell will issue a ruling before the November 2024 election. The decision could be key in preventing non-citizens from casting ballots in the state. Peer-reviewed studies have shown that over 5,000 non-citizens voted in the 2020 Presidential Election in Wisconsin, casting doubt on the integrity of that election.
The Office of Special Counsel, appointed by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Vos, conducted its own review of the 2020 election and found similar instances of non-citizen voting. This supports the findings from the independent studies, suggesting that a serious problem may have already impacted past elections.
There are several federal laws that require non-citizens to be removed from voter rolls. Under the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) and the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), states are obligated to ensure that only eligible voters participate in elections. Despite these mandates, the Wisconsin DMV and Elections Commission have been slow to act, prompting concerns from election integrity advocates.
Senator Johnson’s leadership has been instrumental in bringing this issue to the forefront. With the release of the WEC memo, election officials and volunteers now have a clear process for blocking non-citizens from registering to vote or casting ballots. This memo outlines specific steps that clerks, poll watchers, and election workers can take to immediately prevent non-eligible individuals from participating in the election.
“The integrity of our elections is the cornerstone of our democracy,” Senator Johnson has said. “It is crucial that we take every possible step to ensure that only U.S. citizens are voting in our elections.”
The memo is not just a tool for election officials, but also for citizens. According to the WEC, anyone involved in the election process—whether paid poll workers or volunteer poll watchers—can use this memo to help stop non-citizens from voting. The memo empowers citizens to take action if they suspect that someone who is not a U.S. citizen is attempting to vote.
As Senator Johnson continues to champion election integrity, he urges Wisconsinites to reach out to their state legislators and demand that this memo be enforced. Voters can contact their local clerks and ensure that every step is being taken to protect the integrity of the upcoming election.
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This issue has far-reaching implications. If non-citizens are allowed to vote, it undermines the fundamental principles of American democracy. “Our elections are only legitimate if every eligible voter is confident that their vote is counted accurately, and that no one is voting illegally,” said one election integrity advocate.
The road ahead may still be long, with the lawsuit winding its way through the courts and state agencies slow to act. However, with this new WEC memo, there is finally a tangible way forward for election integrity advocates. Now, it’s up to both officials and ordinary citizens to make sure these safeguards are enforced in time for the critical 2024 election.
The stakes could not be higher. As Wisconsin gears up for another contentious presidential election, ensuring that only legal U.S. citizens can vote is a battle that many see as essential to maintaining faith in the democratic process. With Senator Ron Johnson leading the charge, Wisconsin might just be able to close this gap in election security before it’s too late.
If you are a Wisconsin resident concerned about election integrity, now is the time to act. Contact your state legislator and ask them to enforce this crucial memo and prevent non-citizens from voting in the 2024 Presidential Election.
