A new poll showed that a slight majority of Americans support requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote in the United States s, including registrations made by mail.According to the poll conducted by Politico, 52% of the respondents stated to be totally in favor or support ar the measure that would oblige to present documents proving US citizenship when registering in the electoral registry.In contrast, 18% said to be against or totally against the proposal. In addition, 17% indicated not supporting nor opposition, while 13% indicated not being sure about the issue.

Trump pushes the SAVE America Act

President Donald Trump has recently promoted the passage of the American Voter Eligibility Protection Act, known as the SAVE America Act. a provides for all voters to present a photo ID, for those registered to vote to demonstrate their U.S. citizenship and for all voting ballots They will be counted within 36 hours after election day.Proponents of the SAVE America Act maintain that the proposal would strengthen electoral integrity and help would recover confidence in the voting system in the United States. On the other hand, critics of the initiative have noted that there is little evidence of widespread electoral fraud.

Poll reflects division over electoral concerns

The survey also asked participants what they were most concerned in an election: that some citizens with the right to vote or they couldn't vote or that some people without right could do so. 35% responded that they are worried about electable citizens is they cannot cast their vote. Meanwhile, 30% reported being more concerned about the possibility of people without rights participating n in the elections.In addition, 19% indicated that neither of the situations concerned them and 17% responded that they were not sure.

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