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Some cities allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Their turnout is quite low

A "Vote Here Tuesday" sign is seen in Burlington, Vt., in 2020. In 2023, the city voted to allow non-U.S. citizens who are in the country legally to vote in local elections. But their turnout remains low. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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Some cities allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Their turnout is quite low

by Mikaela Lefrak

Some cities allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Their turnout is quite low

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