Episode 3.67 - Should Only Citizens Be Allowed to Vote in US Elections?

Please join me and my special guest Paul Jacob, founder and Chairman of Americans for Citizen Voting, as we discuss one of the most fundamental questions facing American democracy: Should the right to vote in American elections be reserved exclusively for American citizens?

While federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in federal elections, a growing number of local jurisdictions have allowed noncitizens to participate in certain municipal elections. This has sparked a national debate over voting rights, the meaning of citizenship, election integrity, and who should have a voice in determining America's political future.

Paul Jacob has spent decades advocating for citizen participation, direct democracy, and government accountability. Through Americans for Citizen Voting, he is leading efforts to amend state constitutions and advance a federal constitutional amendment that would explicitly reserve voting rights for U.S. citizens.

During our conversation, we explore why Paul believes citizen-only voting is essential to protecting American democracy, the progress being made across the country, and the legal and political challenges facing the movement. We also examine the arguments on both sides of the debate and whether this issue can transcend partisan politics.

"Should Only American Citizens Vote?" — a timely and thought-provoking conversation about citizenship, democracy, election integrity, and who should have the right to shape America's future.

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