Voter Eligibility in the United States
Qualifications for Voting in Federal Elections
Ensuring that ineligible voters do not vote in elections is a priority for state and local election officials, and in recent years Congress and various state legislatures have considered legislation addressing the subject. Election officials can assess voter eligibility in a number of ways. Generally, officials determine voter eligibility through a combination of voter registration processes and requirements for receiving or casting a ballot. The qualifications to become a voter can vary for local, state and federal elections, with Congress at times addressing matters related to voting in federal elections. Under the “elections clause” in Article I, Section 4, of…
