What is Immigrant Voting?

Widely practiced during the first 150 years of U.S. history, immigrant voting is now undergoing a revival across the United States as communities embrace the idea of universal enfranchisement. In more than 40 countries around the world, immigrants already have voting rights, which they have held for decades.

Immigrant Voting is an innovative way to promote civic participation among new Americans; to give voice to one of the last disenfranchised segments of the population; and to increase government accountability in communities with large immigrant populations.

Basic Objectives:

Analyze past and current resident voting initiatives; create a network among immigrant advocates, community activists, academics and policy makers; disseminate information through this website, publications and events; promote informed discussion and debate.