Georgia has taken decisive action to protect its elections by posting new signs at every polling place warning non-citizens that voting is illegal. The signs, which are part of Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s “Secure the Vote” campaign, are intended to deter illegal voting and preserve the integrity of Georgia’s elections. Written in both English and Spanish, the signs remind voters that only U.S. citizens are permitted to vote under both state and federal law.
This effort comes as Georgia, like many states, grapples with the challenge of non-citizens attempting to register to vote. Raffensperger has been vocal about the need to secure elections, particularly as the Biden-Harris administration’s lax immigration policies have allowed millions of undocumented immigrants into the country. Georgia election officials have already blocked 1,600 non-citizens from registering to vote this year, and the new signs are meant to reinforce that voting is a privilege reserved for U.S. citizens.
Public opinion strongly supports these measures. According to a Rasmussen Reports poll, 68% of likely voters want proof of citizenship to be required for voter registration. This overwhelming support reflects growing concerns over election integrity, especially as more states discover non-citizens on their voter rolls.
Raffensperger stressed that the signs also help prevent lawful immigrants from making mistakes that could affect their future citizenship status. Voting illegally could result in serious legal consequences that might prevent an immigrant from becoming a U.S. citizen. The signs serve as a warning to protect both lawful immigrants and the overall election system.
Other states are also considering measures to address non-citizen voting. Constitutional amendments banning non-citizen voting are on the ballot in several states this November, including Missouri, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Georgia’s efforts signal a larger national focus on election security as states seek to safeguard the integrity of their electoral systems.
