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Do USA (or other country) have non-voting territories, part of the country without voting rights?
5 Answers
- RICKLv 73 years ago
Yes
Those that reside in US territories can vote in presidential primaries but not the general election
They are exempt from federal income taxes but do pay into SS and Medicare
The inability of the Puerto Rico residents to vote is contentious considering they were granted US citizenship in 1917
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- W.T. DoorLv 73 years ago
Only residents of US states can vote in federal elections. Residents of US territories can vote in local elections, but they do not pay federal taxes and that is why they can't vote in federal elections.