A significant portion of voters believe that a large number of illegal immigrants will be able to vote in this year’s election. The poll results come amid growing concerns within the GOP over noncitizens voting in federal elections.

A recent survey by the Napolitan News Service reveals that 54 percent of registered voters consider it at least somewhat likely that illegal immigrants will participate in the election. Of those surveyed, 27 percent said it was “somewhat likely,” while another 27 percent described it as “very likely.”

The poll also underscores strong opposition to the notion of illegal immigrants voting in federal elections, with 75 percent of respondents expressing disapproval. Furthermore, an overwhelming 87 percent of those surveyed support the requirement of voter identification for elections. The survey, conducted online by Rasmussen Reports founder Scott Rasmussen, took place from August 20 to 21 and included 1,000 registered voters.

Although it is illegal for noncitizens to vote in federal elections, concerns persist among some politicians that individuals might still find ways to be added to voter rolls or vote illegally. On Wednesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office is investigating reports suggesting certain groups in Texas may be violating state and federal laws by registering noncitizens to vote.

“Texans are deeply troubled by the possibility that organizations purporting to assist with voter registration are illegally registering noncitizens to vote in our elections,” Paxton said in a statement, referring to nonprofit organizations accused of attempting to increase voter registration efforts among noncitizens.

The issue of voter identification has been a focal point in recent political debates. Just this week, the Supreme Court upheld an Arizona law requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration in state elections, further intensifying discussions on election security and voter fraud.