• "From the debate on this issue last session I know some legislators believe this is unnecessary, but this is a simple straightforward solution to a problem that threatens our constituents most fundamental right, voting. To those who do not believe this is an issue, I would point to the Maryland State Constitution which uses similar language to describe who can vote, 'every citizen of the United States.' That language did not stop College Park and 10 other municipalities in Maryland from allowing illegal immigrants to vote in local elections." - Julian Bradley, Wisconsin State Senator 
  

• “Supporters of this amendment believe this change is necessary to ensure those voting in our elections are U.S. citizens. Cities in other states have begun allowing non-U.S. citizens to vote in local elections, and proponents of the amendment believe these small changes will cut off any similar attempt to twist the state constitution. You may hear opponents to the amendment argue that this is a solution in search of a problem as non-citizens don’t vote now. However, there are many lawyers and politicians who are trying to manipulate the language and enact policies allowing non-citizen voting. Take for example, what has happened in Maryland. Their state constitution also uses similar language to describe who can vote, “every citizen of the United States.” But at least ten municipalities in Maryland now allow non-citizens to vote in local elections.” - Wisconsin Family Action 
  

• "The right to vote is a sacred one as a United States citizen and is envied across the world. I think it’s important that we protect that right and make sure that votes of citizens aren’t canceled by the votes of noncitizens." - Tyler August, Wisconsin State Representative  
  

• “There are a multitude of checks and balances to ensure that noncitizens are unable to register to vote and cast a ballot and yet, voters now must choose to change our constitution once again to appease the lawmakers who refuse to look past the conspiracy theories and accept what their own experts have told them. Adding this language to our constitution is disrespectful and unnecessary. The current language describes eligible voters, and it should remain the law of the land." - Nick Ramos, Executive Director, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign 
  

• “Changing  the language from “every” citizen to “only” citizens is a way for lawmakers to further restrict our freedom to vote. Wisconsin already has safe and secure elections and safeguards in place to ensure only eligible voters are voting. This amendment uses fear as a tactic to further divide us.  No matter where we were born or what language we speak, all eligible Wisconsin voters are afforded the right to cast a ballot and make their voice heard. This anti-voter amendment would change the language of our state’s constitution. It could open the door to discriminatory practices, disenfranchising hundreds of thousands of eligible voters.” - League of Women Voters of Wisconsin 
  

• "Not only are these amendments an attempt to limit access to the ballot box based on misinformation spread by some in this body about the security of our elections. But they’re part of a broader effort by legislative Republicans to circumvent the traditional lawmaking process and enshrine the political agenda in our state’s most important document, the Wisconsin constitution." - Greta Neubauer, Wisconsin State Representative 
  

WISCONSIN CITIZENSHIP VOTING REQUIREMENT AMENDMENT (2024)

This question is on the ballot in Wisconsin as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on November 5, 2024. As of October 06, 2024, no committee to support or oppose the amendment has been identified. Thus, there is no record of funds raised to support either position.

WISCONSIN CITIZENSHIP VOTING REQUIREMENT AMENDMENT (2024)

This question is on the ballot in Wisconsin as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on November 5, 2024. As of October 06, 2024, no committee to support or oppose the amendment has been identified. Thus, there is no record of funds raised to support either position.