Can citizens in U.S. Territories, such as Puerto Rico and American Samoa, vote for president?
No. Article II of the Constitution only refers to electors who are chosen by the states, although the 23rd amendment, ratified in 1961, does provide for electors chosen by the District of Columbia. If under Article II of the Constitution, people in Puerto Rican can’t vote in the presidential election, then why they can vote in presidential primaries? Because the major political parties have decided under their own rules to give Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and other U.S. territories some role in the presidential nominating process. Federal law regulates the prim only to a limited extent; most decisions are left to the political parties. How many states have same-day registration — in other words, you can register on Election Day and cast your vote? Seven states allow voters to register on Election Day: Idaho, New Hampshire, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.In how many states are voters required to present a government-issued photo ID before they can cast their ballot?
A. No. Article II of the Constitution only refers to electors who are chosen by the states, although the 23rd amendment, ratified in 1961, does provide for electors chosen by the District of Columbia. Q. How many states have same-day registration – in other words, you can register on Election Day and cast your vote? A. Seven states allow voters to register on Election Day: Idaho, New Hampshire, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Q. In how many states are voters required to present a government-issued photo ID before they can cast their ballot? A. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 24 states ask voters to show identification prior to voting. Seven of these states specify that voters must show a photo ID. But “all states have some sort of recourse for voters without identification to cast a vote,” such as a provisional ballot, according to NCSL. Q. Is voting in presidential elections regulated by the states or by the federal government? A. Voting
No. Article II of the Constitution only refers to electors who are chosen by the states, although the 23rd amendment, ratified in 1961, does provide for electors chosen by the District of Columbia. If under Article II of the Constitution, people in Puerto Rico can’t vote in the presidential election, then why they can vote in presidential primaries? Because the major political parties have decided under their own rules to give Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and other U.S. territories some role in the presidential nominating process. Federal law regulates the primaries only to a limited extent; most decisions are left to the political parties.
