BOISE, Idaho — As the votes stand right now, Idahoans are voting to pass Idaho Constitutional Amendment HJR 5.
According to the initial release of numbers, 64.96% of people are voting to pass Idaho Constitutional Amendment HJR 5, compared to 35.04% of people who voted to reject Idaho Constitutional Amendment HJR 5.
This measure would amend the Idaho Constitution to require a person to be a U.S. citizen to vote in Idaho elections.
Currently, Idaho law already prohibits noncitizens from voting or registering to vote in the state for any state or local elections. Idaho law defines a qualified elector as a person who is at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, a resident of the state and county for at least 30 days before the next preceding election and registered to vote.
In 1996, the U.S. Congress passed a law prohibiting noncitizens from voting in federal elections, including elections for the U.S. House, U.S. Senate and presidential elections. However, this does not apply to elections at the state and local levels.
A "yes" vote supports amending the Idaho Constitution to provide that only a citizen of the United States can vote in the state.
A "no" vote opposes amending the Idaho Constitution to provide that only a citizen of the United States can vote in the state.
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