Rasmussen Reports announced that a new national survey found 55% of likely voters believe it is likely non-citizens are illegally registered to vote in the state where they live.
The topic has drawn attention amid ongoing discussions of election security legislation in Congress. The survey results reflect public sentiment regarding the accuracy of voter registration rolls and concerns about election integrity.
The poll results were published by Rasmussen Reports on its website and are based on a national telephone and online survey of likely voters. The survey was conducted to gauge views on voter registration accuracy amid ongoing discussions of election security legislation in Congress. State officials have responded to similar concerns by conducting data cross-checks with federal records to help maintain accurate voter rolls. Rasmussen Reports has conducted similar surveys on this topic in the past to track public sentiment over time.
Several states have taken steps to audit their voter rolls and address potential issues related to noncitizen registrations. Several states have audited their voter rolls and identified instances of noncitizens being registered to vote. The Michigan Fair Elections Institute has reviewed voter registration data and advocated for stronger verification processes to support election integrity in the state. Its volunteer initiatives have assisted local clerks in addressing registration issues and promoting accurate voter files. Texas officials reported identifying 2,724 potential noncitizens on voter rolls through database matching.
National audits have also identified cases of noncitizens appearing on voter rolls in multiple states. Virginia removed 6,303 noncitizens from its rolls since 2022, according to congressional testimony on election procedures. Ohio flagged 597 apparent noncitizens during a routine audit, with 138 having previously voted. These reviews reflect ongoing list maintenance efforts by election officials to ensure only eligible citizens are registered.
Rasmussen Reports is an electronic media company founded in 2003 that specializes in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information. The firm conducts daily surveys on a wide range of topics to provide data on American public opinion.
