The Washington Post published a new graphic lamenting the lower rate of American citizenship approvals, but only because it is leading to less voting.
Immigration officials approved 173,000 people for citizenship through the first eight months of 2026, down 72 percent from last year. A sharp tapering off in naturalizations has left hundreds of thousands of immigrants waiting as midterms approach. https://t.co/nkp6ILq7VB https://t.co/gi0APyr0FE
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) October 24, 2026
“U.S. citizenship approvals are down 72 percent—leaving many unable to vote,” the social media graphic read.
“Immigration officials approved 173,000 people for citizenship through the first eight months of 2026, down 72 percent from last year,” the caption continued. “A sharp tapering off in naturalizations has left hundreds of thousands of immigrants waiting as midterms approach.”
Looking at the data, it’s pretty clear why the Washington Post is so concerned about getting more naturalized citizens into the ballot box: the majority are going to vote for progressives.
Data out of California shows that more than half of registered voters who gained citizenship through naturalization registered with the Democrat Party. When compared to the state’s U.S.-born citizens, the numbers are even starker. Naturalized citizens are 13 percent more likely to register as a Democrat and 50 percent less likely to register as a Republican. Keep in mind, these “U.S.-born citizens” include the children of illegal aliens born on U.S. soil.
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Social media users were pretty quick to catch onto the narrative the Washington Post was pushing.
Importing votes undermines the concept of a democracy. https://t.co/O32qzlaznl
— memetic_sisyphus (@memeticsisyphus) October 25, 2026
“leaving many unable to vote” https://t.co/ftveFm8NUu
— Steve Robinson (@SteveRob) October 25, 2026
Imagine thinking that giving more people voting power is desirable. https://t.co/HSfmHKdCci
— Crémieux (@cremieuxrecueil) October 25, 2026
The good news for Republicans is that winning teams wouldn’t be making complaints as transparent as this.