California Governor Gavin Newsom has drawn attention for his comments regarding the state’s sanctuary laws, specifically his assertion that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) might intimidate voters at polling places. This statement suggests an unsettling understanding among Democrats: they acknowledge the presence of non-citizens voting and seem to depend on it.
Historically, the Democratic narrative has branded fears of non-citizen voting as unfounded. However, a review of research casts significant doubt on that stance. A pivotal study published in 2014 by Electoral Studies indicated that approximately 25% of non-citizens were likely registered to vote, and over 6% participated in the elections of 2008. The findings pointed to a concerning conclusion: these votes could have altered vital elections, influencing not only Electoral College results but also crucial Senate races that facilitated the enactment of the Affordable Care Act.
Moreover, the study reported that a striking 81.8% of non-citizens who confessed to voting in 2008 leaned towards Barack Obama. More recent assessments from Just Facts used 2022 Census data to update these figures, revealing that between 10% and 27% of non-citizens nationwide may be improperly registered. Given that there were about 19.7 million non-citizen adults counted in 2022, this implies that anywhere from two to five million names could be included on voter rolls without legitimacy. Considering turnout rates, it’s plausible that between one million and nearly three million non-citizens could cast ballots in the upcoming 2024 elections… a number that could significantly influence tightly contested states and the composition of Congress.
The argument that these figures are insignificant falls apart when evaluating close election margins. In 2020, for instance, Biden won by just over 10,000 votes in Arizona and fewer than 12,000 in Georgia. If any of the suspected non-citizen ballots were cast in those states, they could have fundamentally altered the outcomes.
Despite irrefutable evidence, many Democrats appear unbothered by the prospect of illegal voting. Their resistance to solutions aimed at ensuring election integrity is telling. In response to calls for proof of citizenship to register for federal elections, Republican leaders have introduced legislation, viewing this as a bare minimum requirement. Conversely, Democrats consistently oppose these reforms. When Trump’s Election Integrity Commission sought access to publicly available voter registration data, Democrat officials were quick to reject the request and initiated lawsuits to avoid compliance. The Secretary of State of California inaccurately claimed that the commission sought personal data, when it merely requested public voter registration lists. This obstruction has become a hallmark of Democratic election policy.
Polling data reveals a disturbing trend: non-citizens lean heavily towards Democratic candidates. Surveys conducted from 2006 through 2022 reflect a consistent pattern, with 73% to 82% of non-citizens supporting Democratic candidates. This aligns closely with Democratic promises of amnesty, expanded welfare, and protective sanctuary policies. Every illegal vote cast dilutes the ballot of a legitimate American citizen, and Democrats appear to reap the benefits.
Newsom’s remarks could be seen as a tacit admission of the party’s reliance on these votes. His comments suggested that immigration enforcement near polling locations would discourage participation, highlighting the truth that the only voters being deterred are those who lack the legal right to vote. By acknowledging this, he inadvertently cast doubt on the integrity of the electoral system in California.
Critics have lambasted former President Trump for suggesting that non-citizen voting undermines the electoral process. However, as data continues to support his claims, a critical question emerges: when will Americans demand accountability from leaders who ignore this reality? The discussion is no longer whether non-citizen voting is occurring, but rather how long Democrats can continue to deny its implications.
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