Rep. Maloy’s Bill Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote Advances

Utah bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote advances

A ballot drop box is pictured at the Davis County Administrative Building in Farmington on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch)Utah lawmakers advanced a proposal Monday that would require voters to prove they are U.S. citizens if election officers lack confirmation and get in touch seeking documentation.  Utah’s chief elections officer, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, said last week that an ongoing inqu…

Rep. Maloy’s bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote advances

Annie Knox | Utah News Dispatch Utah lawmakers advanced a proposal Monday that would require voters to prove they are U.S. citizens if election officers lack confirmation and get in touch seeking documentation. Utah’s chief elections officer, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, said last week that an ongoing inquiry by her office has not confirmed any cases of noncitizens voting in a Utah election. One noncitizen voter registration was found in the revie…