A message from the American Association of Persons with Disabilities (AAPD)
The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is considering whether to grant a request from the America First Legal Foundation that would require people to show a passport or other citizenship document when registering to vote.
This change would impact the National Mail Voter Registration form that the EAC maintains and that all states accept for registration for federal elections.
This change would mean that in order to register to vote or even update your voter registration using the National Mail Voter Registration form, you would have to show additional documents that prove you are an American citizen. If this were the law, only a few types of documents would be allowed, such as passports.
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) opposes this policy as it would create additional barriers for disabled voters, who are less likely to have access to the types of documentation required. Additionally, research has repeatedly shown that noncitizens voting is extremely rare and not a systemic issue.
AAPD has submitted a comment urging the EAC to reject this proposal.
We encourage national organizations, state and local coalitions, and individuals to submit comments.
Comments are due October 20, 2025.
