Michigan State Rep. Bryan Posthumus plans to introduce a constitutional amendment to ensure only citizens can vote in the state's elections, following reports of a Chinese foreign national casting a ballot in Ann Arbor. The amendment will require proof of citizenship during registration and photo ID when casting a ballot, with bipartisan support.
Key Points
Posthumus aims to address noncitizen voting by requiring proof of citizenship during registration and photo ID for casting ballots
Bipartisan support from Republican state Reps. Jay DeBoyer, Ann Bollin, and Rachelle Smit
Swift action taken in the case of the Chinese foreign national allegedly casting a ballot in Ann Arbor
Pros
Protecting the electoral franchise of citizens
Bipartisan support for the amendment
Addressing potential vulnerabilities in current election laws
Cons
Potential challenges in enforcing proof of citizenship requirements