Why the risks of requiring proof of citizenship to vote could outweigh the benefits
- Posted on February 18, 2026
- By AOL
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Why the risks of requiring proof of citizenship to vote could outweigh the benefits

As Republicans’ fortunes have dimmed ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, they’ve increasingly turned a panicked eye toward voting restrictions. But recent data and history suggest there could be real danger in such restrictions creating bigger problems than they solve.