Doesn't the US Constitution forbid dual citizenship?
No. The Constitution says nothing explicitly about dual citizenship at all. Indeed, in its 1967 ruling in Afroyim v. Rusk, the Supreme Court used an argument derived from the 14th Amendment to the Constitution to affirm a right to dual citizenship.
The Supreme Court has ruled dual citizenship is legal -- and Congress has amended the Immigration and Nationality Act to reflect that reality -- and the State Department now finally appears to be at peace with the concept as well -- so it's now a firmly entrenched part of the law of the land
I am a dual US/Canadian citizen by birth. I was once told that if I ever voted in either an American or a Canadian election, I would lose citizenship in the other country. Is this true?
Absolutely not true. Neither US nor Canadian citizenship law says anything about losing citizenship as a result of voting in an election in another country.
Voting Rights for dual or resident U.S. citizens
American citizens living in Canada can vote in U.S. elections. If you are a U.S. or dual (U.S/Canadian) citizen, you can vote in all Federal U.S. elections. The 2008 presidential election may be the most important one in decades. Exercise your right to vote! Just go to www.votefromabroad.org and follow the instructions to get your absentee ballot.
At www.votefromabroad.org, you will need to choose your voting state, which is the last state where you lived. If you never lived in the U.S., but both or one of your parents are American citizens, then choose the state where they last lived. You will need U.S. ID: your state driver’s license, if you still have it, and your U.S. social security number (last four digits only). Some states require your U.S. passport number.
Date Modified : 2010/07/29
Public Service Alliance of Canada
Oldtimer just for you maybe you will take the US Embassy's word for it
http://www.consular.canada.usembassy.gov/american_citizen_voter_canada.asp
Under U.S. law, qualified American citizens residing abroad may register and vote by absentee ballot in their state of last residence. The designated Voting Officer at any consular section can provide information on the registration and voting process and will help you in complying with your home state's laws. U.S. citizens cannot vote at the U.S. Embassy and Consulates General. The electoral process is administered by each individual state and you vote by mailing an absentee ballot to your home state.
I'm qualified according to the US CONSTITUTION And I have legally registered to vote in the State of MONTANA.
Say Oldtimer if Montana needs proof I once lived in the state will you verify it for them. I'm sure they will take your word beings you were Valley County's Equivalent of Barney Fife. :wink: