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Felon Voting articles on Democracy Chronicles

Felony disenfranchisement, determined separately by each state, is the practice of prohibiting people from voting based on the fact that they have been convicted of a criminal offence. Felon voting rights remain a controversial reform among many. Also see our section on American democracy and our Voter Access articles.

New Push to End Rule Stripping Virginia Felon Voting Rights

By DC Editors - January 14, 2021 Leave a Comment

Virginia Felon Voting Rights

If some lawmakers get their way, Virginia felons rejoining society will no longer have to rely on the benevolence of future governors to be able to vote.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Felon Voting, Voter Access

Formerly incarcerated face financial obstacles to voting in some states

By DC Editors - September 25, 2020 Leave a Comment

Formerly incarcerated face financial obstacles to voting in some states

Felons have continued to face hurdles in voting. Now formerly incarcerated face financial obstacles to voting in some states.

Filed Under: Democracy News Headlines Tagged With: Felon Voting

More People With Felony Convictions Can Vote, but Roadblocks Remain

By DC Editors - September 1, 2020 Leave a Comment

More People With Felony Convictions Can Vote, but Roadblocks Remain

Blocks for felons to vote have been a major concern in US elections. While more and more felons can vote these roadblocks remain.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Felon Voting, Voting Rights Act

Voting rights: the Bloomberg plan

By DC Editors - January 13, 2020 Leave a Comment

Voting rights: the Bloomberg plan

Mike Bloomberg’s voting rights plan is to prevent voter suppression on the basis of inactivity, restore felon voting rights and add more federal observers.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Felon Voting, Voter Access, Voter Registration, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act

Restitution of voting rights Gives a voice to felons in more states

By DC Editors - January 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

Restitution of voting rights Gives a voice to felons in more states

In Kentucky people like Ryan Young who were convicted have had their voting rights restored thanks to new legislation. This is happening in more States.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Felon Voting, Voter Registration, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act

Kentucky and New Jersey expanded felon voting rights in December

By DC Editors - December 27, 2019 Leave a Comment

Kentucky and New Jersey expanded felon voting rights in December

Kentucky on December 12 and New Jersey on December 18, through executive order and legislation, respectively, expanded voting rights for convicted felons.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Felon Voting

Returning Citizens Await Legal Rulings in Florida Voting Rights Case

By Steve Schneider - December 8, 2019 Leave a Comment

Florida Voting Rights Case

Attorneys for 17 Florida residents argue they can register to vote after they finish their prison sentence, and complete parole or probation. Not so, says the Republican governor.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American State Elections, Felon Voting, Voter Access

Federal Appeals Court in Mississippi Hears Case on Felon Voting Rights

By DC Editors - December 3, 2019 Leave a Comment

Federal Appeals Court in Mississippi Hears Case on Felon Voting Rights

Tuesday, a Mississippi Federal Appeals Court heard arguments on the constitutionality of state laws that permanently bar certain felons from voting.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Civil Rights, Felon Voting, Voting Rights Act

Felon voting: Voting without paying fines is voter fraud in Florida

By DC Editors - October 8, 2019 Leave a Comment

Felon voting: Voting without paying fines is voter fraud in Florida

Clifford Tyson’s story tells of the challenges many Americans are facing due to harsh, and in many respects, undemocratic laws on felon voting.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Felon Voting

Trump Political Kin Don’t Like Liars

By Steve Schneider - September 24, 2019 5 Comments

Trump Political Kin Don't Like Liars

Members of the Florida clan of the Trump political dynasty insist Amendment 4 backers lied to get voters to approve restoring voting rights for many former felons who complete the terms of their sentences.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Felon Voting, Republicans, Voter Access

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