Who can vote in the elections for the presidency of the United States 2024

Early voting by mail has already begun in several states. It is estimated that 239 million people are eligible to vote among them more than 36 million Latinos.

According to the organization Vote.org, this year more than one million new voters registered to participate in the presidential elections. Next, the rules who must comply with the American citizens to be enabled to vote.

To vote in the US presidential election it is necessary to comply with certain requirements:

Those who do not have US citizenship including legal permanent residents who have a “Green card” cannot vote in the presidential elections in the United States. It is important to keep in mind that registering and/or voting in federal elections if the person is not a citizen is considered a crime.

Likewise, the Citizenship and Immigration Service of USA (USCIS) could deny citizenship or deport people who vote or register to vote and who are not US citizens.

On the other hand, People convicted of certain crimes or felonies cannot vote. However, the Rules vary by state, type of crime and conviction. For detailed information you can access the Department of Justice guide.

Certain states also do not allow people with mental disabilities to vote. Like Puerto Rico, it belongs to the United States but is a territory not incorporated into the country; those who reside in that territory cannot vote in general presidential elections.