Utah proposal requiring proof of citizenship to vote moves forward

A Utah bill seeking to further restrict non-U.S. citizens from voting in state and local elections is advancing at the state Legislature.

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: January 22, 2026

Words: 690

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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A bill seeking to further restrict non-U.S. citizens from voting in state and local elections advanced on Utah’s Capitol Hill on Wednesday despite concerns it could disenfranchise voters.

Citizenship is already required to vote nationally and in Utah, and the state has identified just a handful of cases where non-citizens successfully registered to vote. By contrast, more than 1.5 million people in Utah cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election.

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