(CNN Spanish) – Americans are preparing to vote in the general elections of the United States next Tuesday, November 5, in which the country’s President and Vice-President will be at stake.
In addition to these positions, citizens will also vote for certain seats in Congress, governorships in 13 states, and several positions at the local level.
Since the US elections are just a few days away, below we leave you with everything you need to know about voting on November 5th. Make sure you don’t need anything (especially your voter registration in your state).
people who can vote
According to information from the United States government, you can vote in the election if you meet these requirements:
people who can’t vote
- Those who do not have US citizenship cannot vote. Even people with “green cards” (legal permanent residence) cannot vote.
- Let’s remember: Registering to vote or voting in federal elections without being a citizen is a crime in the United States. It is possible for non-citizens to vote in certain local elections only in certain areas of the country.
- If you are not a U.S. citizen, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can “deny citizenship (naturalization) or deport people who vote or register to vote and who are not U.S. citizens.” Are.” “USA” says the country’s government.
- Some people convicted of certain crimes or serious crimes also cannot vote. Click here to visit the Department of Justice’s guide and advice about your right to vote if you have committed a crime.
- Depending on their state of residence, some people with mental disabilities cannot vote.
- Ultimately, the US government says that residents of Puerto Rico and other US territories “cannot vote to elect the President in the general election.”
It is very important to emphasize the requirement of US citizenship, as this has been an issue where former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has repeated false claims.
After US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris traveled to the Mexico border to talk about immigration, Trump again accused Democrats of falsely letting people enter the country illegally because they could vote. want.
People without US citizenship cannot vote in US elections, a reality ignored by Trump, who has lied for years about widespread fraud in the 2020 election.
-With information from Eric Bradner from CNN.