Governor reinforces noncitizen voting rules

An executive order from Governor Mark Gordon aims to prevent noncitizen voting by reinforcing rules that are already in place.

Individuals who are not citizens of the United States are not permitted to vote, which Gordon recognizes in his order and asks county clerks to continue enforcing.

However, his order directs that, in addition, no state agencies will provide voter registration materials to noncitizens. It also requires that state agencies report any suspected instances of noncitizen voting they encounter.

Vote Protection

When someone registers to vote, says County Clerk Melissa Jones, t...