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NewsTelemundo 52 — LocalJuly 1, 2026United States

Proposal to allow non-citizen voting in Los Angeles removed from November ballot

The Los Angeles City Council voted to delay a proposal that would have asked voters to consider allowing non-citizens to vote in local municipal elections. The measure was sent back to a committee for further study and legal review, with a potential future vote targeted for 2028.

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Why It Matters

Residents will not vote on the non-citizen voting measure in November 2024, delaying any potential change to municipal election eligibility requirements until at least 2028.

Key Facts

  • The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to remove the non-citizen voting proposal from the November general election ballot.
  • The motion was referred to the Ad Hoc Committee on City Charter Reform for further study and review.
  • The proposal aimed to ask voters if the city should explore allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections, including mayoral and council races.
  • Council members raised concerns regarding the potential for voter data to be accessed by federal immigration authorities.
  • Council members noted that non-citizen voters in San Francisco are warned that their registration information could be obtained by ICE.
  • The proposal had not previously been reviewed by the City Charter Reform Committee.
  • Council members requested further clarification on eligibility requirements and the definition of 'legal resident' before proceeding.
  • The city is now aiming to potentially bring the issue to a vote in 2028.

Who's Mentioned

organizationICE“U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, cited as a potential risk to voter dat”personTraci Park“City Council member who requested more legal scrutiny and public debate.”locationSan Francisco“City cited as a reference for existing non-citizen voting policies.”personJohn Lee“City Council member who raised concerns about voter privacy and federal immigrat”organizationLos Angeles City Council“The governing body that voted to delay the proposal.”personHugo Soto-Martínez“City Council member who introduced the motion.”