Should foreign residents be eligible to vote?

This position holds that foreign residents should be able to vote in all elections—local, regional, and national alike. It argues that long-term foreign residents shoulder the same duties as citizens, such as paying taxes, and so deserve a full say in how they are governed.

This position holds that foreign residents should not be able to vote. It argues that the franchise should be reserved for nationals — that resident non-citizens may lack the necessary knowledge of the country — and that those who want a vote can apply for naturalisation first.

This position holds that foreign residents should be eligible to vote, but only in local elections. It argues that long-term residents have a genuine stake in local affairs, while national elections should remain reserved for citizens with broader national interests.

This position holds that foreign residents should have not only the right to vote but also 'passive eligibility' — the right to be elected. It argues that without representation, immigrant communities are exposed to discriminatory policy, so standing for office secures their interests.