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As long as they lived in the States for more than 5 years and pay taxes, they are still supporting the economy so they should have the right to vote.

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 @BBD44H6 from Wisconsin  agreed…3mos3MO

Yes and No, to vote, you have to be a US citizen, and if you are, then you should be able to but you also have to show ID when you get there

 @BBD2WKG from Ohio  disagreed…3mos3MO

Granting the right to vote to non-citizens based on residency and taxation devalues the sanctity of the democratic process, insults the millions of legal immigrants who followed the law to earn their status, and undermines national sovereignty by diluting the political power of American citizens in favor of those who have not pledged exclusive allegiance to the United States.

 @BBD29Q9 from Texas  disagreed…3mos3MO

just because they live here doesnt mean they are legal. i welcome them if they go through the process

 @BBH8MMGDemocrat from South Carolina  commented…3mos3MO

I believe that foreigners have the right to vote if they contribute to the federal government, like paying taxes. And if they

 @BBD975S from South Dakota  disagreed…3mos3MO

If they are a documented US citizen they should have the right to vote but if they are not a US citizen they should not have the right to vote

 @BBD5GGR  from Indiana  disagreed…3mos3MO

It does not matter how much somebody contributes economically, voting is tied to citizenship. And if someone is not. A legal citizen of the United States, then just like every other country, they should not be allowed to vote, let alone be allowed to live here. If they are legal, then things could be different.

 @BBD342P from Texas  agreed…3mos3MO

as long as they're living in the united states are paying taxes and plan to stay here for the foreseeable future till that person comes in office, yes.

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