Measure on the ballot in the 2024 North Carolina General Election in North Carolina.
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Get StartedChanges the state constitution's language on eligible voters from "Every person born in the United States and every person who has been naturalized," to "Only a citizen of the United States who is 18"
A yes vote means the constitution would be amended to only allow citizens who are 18 years or older to vote.
A no vote would oppose adding language to the constitution stating that only a US citizen age 18 or older can vote in elections.
"We've got an opportunity to empower the people of North Carolina to amend their own constitution and declare that citizens and only citizens of the state of North Carolina are allowed to vote in our elections" - Sen. Brad Overcash (R), in support of Amendment 1 (Learn more)
The proposal "makes it absolutely clear and removes all reasonable doubt that only citizens can vote in our state's elections." - House Speaker Tim Moore (R), in support of Amendment 1 (Learn more)
"I feel like we're chasing a problem that doesn't exist, It just seems like we are creating a situation that might be chilling new citizens' desire to vote." - Rep. Pricey Harrison (D), in opposition to Amendment 1 (Learn more)
The proposal is an "attempt to spread lies that cast doubt on our elections and divide us, fostering an environment where prejudice and violence can thrive." - Ann Webb, Common Cause North Carolina, in opposition to Amendment 1 (Learn more)
"Many said [non-citizen voting] was a non-issue. Then we discovered state agencies sending voter registration forms to non-citizens. These 'non-issues' keep turning out to be major issues." - State Rep. Adam Morgan (R), in support of Amendment 1 (Learn more)
"Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Wisconsin are also trying to make noncitizen voting an issue for the November election. They all have one thing in common. They're trying to fix a problem that doesn't exist as part of the ongoing scare tactics campaign Republicans are committed to." - Sara Pequeño, USA Today, in opposition to Amendment 1 (Learn more)
Constitutional amendment to provide that only a citizen of the United States who is 18 years of age and otherwise possessing the qualifications for voting shall be entitled to vote at any election in this State.
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