“Only Citizens Vote Week” September 16-20 Is Crucial Opportunity to Raise Awareness About Threat of Noncitizens Voting
In light of the unprecedented flood of illegal aliens crossing the southern border, National Only Citizens Vote Week, happening from September 16-20, is a crucial opportunity to address the threat of noncitizens voting and encourage action at every level of government to safeguard election integrity.
To help raise awareness about this important issue and empower citizens with knowledge and resources to ensure only eligible voters cast ballots in the upcoming election, the Only Citizens Vote coalition has released a citizen toolkit. This free online resource is specially designed to “inform and educate the American public about the dangers and problems surrounding noncitizen voting during National Only Citizens Vote Week.” It includes a unique theme for every day, instructions on how to host a successful “only citizens vote” sign rally, and resources for concerned citizens to utilize in social media posts.
The Only Citizens Vote coalition has also released toolkits for state leaders and congressional leaders which encourage urgently needed changes to election law to prevent noncitizens from accessing the ballot box.
Only Citizens Vote Week comes at a critical moment as states begin sending out mail-in ballots and open early voting locations. Polling suggests that control of the White House and both chambers of Congress will likely be decided by slim margins, and Americans deserve confidence that noncitizens cannot unlawfully influence the outcome.
Over the past four years, 10-20 million individuals have illegally crossed into the United States, creating a serious threat to election integrity. As AMAC Newsline has previously reported, “although federal law does prohibit non-citizens from voting in federal elections, there are few mechanisms in place for actually identifying and punishing individuals who violate those laws.”
As a fact sheet provided in the citizen toolkit notes, “in 2014, a nonpartisan study by statisticians determined that 6.4% of noncitizens voted in the 2008 elections. There are currently an estimated 23 million noncitizens in the U.S. If only that same 6.4% voted in 2024, that would result in over 1.5M unlawful votes – enough to swing election results in many states.”
There are now numerous avenues available to illegal aliens to illegally gain access to the ballot box. In 2021, President Biden signed an Executive Order which requires the U.S. Marshals to provide illegal aliens in their custody voter registration information. 14 states don’t require a photo ID to cast a ballot, while 28 states, including Michigan, Georgia, and North Carolina, allow voters to use a student ID to vote, which does not distinguish between citizens and non-citizens. At least 19 other states and Washington, D.C., have also passed bills allowing non-citizens to obtain driver’s licenses.
AMAC Action previously made its commitment to ensuring only citizens can vote clear by backing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which the House of Representatives passed in July. This legislation takes concrete steps to close loopholes in state and federal election laws by amending the National Voter Registration Act to require states to obtain documentary proof of U.S. citizenship and identity when registering an individual to vote in a federal election. It also would require states to establish a program to remove non-citizens from their existing voter rolls and empowers citizens to bring civil suits against election officials that fail to uphold proof of citizenship requirements for federal elections.
The Only Citizens Vote coalition’s citizen toolkit accordingly encourages voters to call on their elected representatives to immediately pass the SAVE Act.
Senate Democrats have refused so far to even consider the legislation. But with more illegal aliens continuing to surge across the border and mounting evidence pointing to growing numbers of noncitizens voting, the issue is emerging as a major story in the final weeks of campaign season.
Calls-to-Action
YOU are the key to the success of National Only Citizens Vote Week!
Our partners at Only Citizen Vote Coalition have created an easy-to-use Citizen Toolkit that includes instruction sheets, memes, sign rally instructions and materials, yard signs, template Letters to the Editor, and sample social media posts that you can cut, paste and customize if you wish – and much, much more.
There are also templates and tools to “Celebrate Citizenship” on Constitution and Citizenship Day, Tuesday, November 17.
We even have bumper stickers and buttons!
Please visit Citizen Toolkit to learn more about National Only Citizens Vote Week and what you can do to join the movement to protect citizen voters!
Legislation and Policy Support
AMAC Supports Bill Making Pharmacy Benefit Manager Practices More Transparent
H.R. 9096, Pharmacists Fight Back Act, proposes a transparent reimbursement model for federal programs including Medicare, that bans spread pricing and caps costs for patients. Additionally, the act prohibits PBMs from “steering” patients to specific pharmacies by allowing beneficiaries to use any in-network pharmacy. The bill also prohibits PBMs from requiring a beneficiary to use a branded drug when there is a less expensive generic alternative available, among other provisions. Click here to read AMAC Action’s letter of support.
Why You Should Vote EARLY
Here’s why it’s important to vote EARLY:
- You’ll experience shorter lines and better poll worker performance
- It allows election officials to correct registration errors and fix voting system glitches earlier.
- Early voting provides flexibility to voters who can’t take time off during the week to vote.
- You also avoid potentially bad weather on election day and some polling has shown that early voting enjoys popular support.
But here is perhaps the greatest reason to vote early…
Democrats have a history of turning out their vote early and banking sizable vote tallies for their candidates.
Case in point, in 2022 in Pennsylvania, U.S. Senate candidate John Fetterman had 1 million votes banked before his opponent Dr. Mehmet Oz got out of bed on the morning of the election. In the end, it was too much for Dr. Oz to overcome and he lost the election.
You may rest assured that Democrats will be out in full force early in the General Election, which makes it imperative that we take advantage of early voting days in our states and bank as many votes for our candidates as possible.
VOTE EARLY! And spread the word!
To watch Senior Vice President Andy Mangione’s AMAC Action Spotlight: Early Voting, click here.
Volunteer as a Poll Worker
Poll workers are a crucial part of the democratic process and play a vital role in helping citizens cast their ballots. Serving as a poll worker is an easy way to get involved in the community and ensure an unbiased and bipartisan process and many jurisdictions continue to face shortfalls of poll workers. Any eligible voter who is interested can sign up using the U.S. Election Assistance Commission’s user-friendly Poll Worker Recruitment Lookup Tool to find their local precinct and sign up!
Stop Ranked-Choice Voting in Alaska
Thanks to the unstoppable energy of tens of thousands of Alaskans who rallied together last year to sign a petition calling for the end of Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV), we are now poised to be on the November ballot as Proposition 2! By voting “YES on 2,” we’ll return to a system where each vote is straightforward and easily understood, ensuring that our electoral process is transparent and fair.
Here’s how you can make a difference:
- Spread the Word: Talk to your friends, family, and neighbors about the importance of ending Ranked-Choice Voting. Share information on social media, help organize events, distribute materials, and mobilize voters.
- Volunteer: Join our team of dedicated volunteers to help with campaign activities. Whether it’s canvassing, phone banking, or distributing literature, your time and effort are invaluable.
- Visit: www.yeson2ak.com to learn more.
Meetings
September 10 Chapter Meeting: FL-17 Delegate Joel Kestenbaum hosted the chapter meeting for the 16th and 17th Congressional districts of Florida. Dana Moss, Circuit Judge for the 2nd Judicial Circuit, and Ray Moss, Lieutenant for the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, discussed how to avoid scams targeting seniors.
September 11 All-State Meeting: AZ-08 Delegate Nikki Colletti hosted the virtual Arizona All-State meeting and discussed what is on the Arizona November ballot and how to read past the deceptively worded titles on important propositions.
Action ☆ Academy
The American Trinity: The Three Values that Make America Great
Dennis Prager of PragerU gives his list of three values that he believes sets America apart in the 5-minute short video The American Trinity: The Three Values That Make America Great. PragerU is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that promotes American values in short educational videos for people of all ages.
Electoral College
This is a presidential election year, and the Electoral College will again be a topic of conversation. Get educated on the truth regarding its purpose, its history, and why it is so important to preserve.
- Learn more about the Electoral College from www.izzit.org, a non-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging students, and adults, to think critically!
- Learn and understand about our constitutional election system by watching the award-winning documentary “Safeguard: An Electoral College Story.” Constitutional experts explain why we have the Electoral College, how it works, and what would happen if we got rid of it. Register on the site to watch it for free!
Western Heritage: From the Book of Genesis to John Locke
The foundations of Western Civilization are rooted in the civilizations of the ancient Hebrews and classical Greeks, and the West’s greatest accomplishments can be traced back to these beginnings. Discover the history and unique character of Western Civilization and learn how its essential elements culminated in the American Founding in Hillsdale College’s free online course Western Heritage: From the Book of Genesis to John Locke. The 11-session course includes lessons on the ancient Hebrews, classical Greece and Rome, early Christianity, the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, and much more.
Quote of the Week
“A government that is big enough to give you all you want is big enough to take it all away.”
― Barry Goldwater
Fight to save the America we love! If you’d like to become a volunteer AMAC Action Delegate, please contact us at (855) 809-6976 or [email protected].
