Let America Vote Act

This legislation primarily aims to ensure that unaffiliated voters can participate in primary elections for Federal office. States would be required to permit these voters, who are not registered with any political party, to cast a ballot in one primary election for Federal office. Crucially, the bill includes provisions to protect these voters, prohibiting states from sharing their information with political parties or treating them as affiliated with a party solely based on their primary vote. To encourage broader participation, the bill stipulates that states cannot receive federal funds for election administration unless they certify to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) that they also allow unaffiliated voters to participate in state and local primary elections under similar conditions. States that comply with these requirements for both federal and state/local primaries will be eligible for transition assistance grants for five years. These grants are intended to help cover the costs associated with implementing these changes and expanding voter access. A separate key provision of the bill establishes a clear policy that no person who is not a citizen of the United States shall be permitted to vote in any taxpayer-funded election for public office. Specifically, states are prohibited from allowing non-citizens to vote in Federal elections. Moreover, states will be ineligible for federal election administration funds if they permit non-citizens to vote in any state or local election, including ballot initiatives or referendums.