My husband was born in Mexico. He came over 30 years ago to the USA. He was issued a green card and is considered a legal resident. He has a drivers license and SSN...I keep thinking and telling him he can vote. But, he says no he can't. Just wanted to get another answer..
2006-09-27 09:54:37 · 32 answers · asked by 2cute4u 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I'm surprised by all the "yes" answers. Perhaps if you live in California (where the laws are constantly changing to accomodate our visitors from the south), but around here, you actually have to be a citizen to vote. A resident alien (with a green card) is not a citizen.
2006-09-27 09:57:42 · answer #1 · answered by DidacticRogue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He cannot vote unless he's a legal US citizen. A green card and a SSN just state that he can legally stay in the US and work here. A driver's licenses allows him to drive in the US.
2006-09-27 10:41:42 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs Apple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can't vote unless he is a naturalized citizen. A legal resident is NOT the same thing as a citizen and does not have the right to vote.
2006-09-27 09:56:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only legal United States citizens are allowed to vote. This is clearly indicated on the voter registration form but if you have questions call your local election board.
2006-09-27 09:58:20 · answer #4 · answered by Miriam Z 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is NO only a citizen of the US is entitled to vote. I know because I am a green card holder
2006-09-27 09:57:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no he can't vote until he becomes an American Citizen. If you are married to him, and he has a green card, it would be so easy for him to become an American Citizen, and then he can vote. I know this because I did the same thing! :) good luck
2006-09-27 09:57:07 · answer #6 · answered by wantstoknow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only a legal citizen can vote, you can't vote if you only have a green card. I think your hubby is right, he can't vote. The key word is citizen!
2006-09-27 09:58:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only US citizens can vote. If he goes through the process of becoming a citizen, then he will be able to vote.
2006-09-27 09:56:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, he is not allowed to vote. Is required for voters to be citizen. He should fill out his citizenship forms already if infact he is wanting to participate in the voting frenzy.
2006-09-27 09:57:49 · answer #9 · answered by lopez76g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No He Cant. Need to be a CITIZEN to vote. Green card don't give HIM the right to vote.
Those of you who told her yes need to go back and relearn your
CIVICS LESSONS.
2006-09-27 10:07:05 · answer #10 · answered by the_saint1963 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋