who can vote in a referendum

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Who can vote in a referendum depends on the country and the specific rules of the referendum, but generally, the following criteria apply:

Eligibility varies by the type of referendum (national, regional, or local).
Voters must be registered and usually must meet age, nationality, and residency requirements.
For national referendums, people across the whole UK who are registered to vote can participate.
For regional or local referendums, only those living in the relevant area and registered to vote there can participate.
Specific rules on eligibility are set for each referendum and can differ

Must be an Irish citizen.
Must be at least 18 years old on the day of the vote.
Must be resident in Ireland.
Must be registered on the Register of Electors.
British and EU citizens living in Ireland may have voting rights in certain elections but generally not in referendums unless specified.
Registration is essential to be able to vote

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must meet state residency requirements.
Must be at least 18 years old on or before Election Day.
Must be registered to vote by the state's deadline.
Some states allow non-citizens to vote in local elections only, but generally, non-citizens cannot vote in referendums.
Restrictions may apply for people with felony convictions or certain mental disabilities, varying by state

Must be enrolled to vote.
Any enrolled voter can vote in a referendum.
Referendums can be citizen-initiated or government-initiated.
The right to vote in referendums is tied to voter enrollment, which requires citizenship and residency

In general, to vote in a referendum, you must:

Each referendum may have specific rules, so checking local electoral authority guidance is recommended.