Urge the Election Assistance Commission to reject proof-of-citizenship requirements

Voting Access for All Coalition stands with the League of Women Voters (LWV) in calling on the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to reject a petition that would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. This harmful change would create new barriers that silence eligible voters—particularly communities already facing obstacles to the ballot box.

Under this proposal, individuals would be forced to provide documents such as passports or Real ID-compliant driver’s licenses to prove citizenship before registering. These unnecessary requirements would disenfranchise thousands of voters and undermine decades of progress in expanding access to democracy.

We can stop it—but only if we act now.

Submit your public comment opposing the petition

Visit lwv.org/take-action to get sample language and instructions, then submit your comment directly at regulations.gov.

Together, we can defend every person’s right to participate freely and fairly in our democracy.