“Yes, residents deserve local representation”
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Non-citizen voting in local elections is a contentious policy question about who should participate in municipal governance. Traditionally, voting rights have been restricted to citizens in most democracies, but some cities and countries are experimenting with extending local ballot access to permanent residents and non-citizens. The debate hinges on competing values: inclusion and representation for long-term residents versus citizenship as a foundational requirement for democratic participation.