The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments to extend voting rights to the state’s felons
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.
Florida Felon Voting Rights Argued in Court
Push get a constitutional amendment for voting rights to ex-felons reaches Florida Supreme Court
Indonesian Felon Voters Enthusiastically Join Local Elections
Even inmates in the nation’s prisons voted in Wednesday’s regional elections across Indonesia
Have an Abortion in Texas, Lose Your Right To Vote?
A Republican state representative put forth legislation that would make abortion in the state a felony
More Virginia Felons Granted Voting Rights, Sparking Controversy
New move by Virginia Governor McAuliffe expands on list of felons granted voting rights in his reform push
8 Top Reasons America Has Chronic Low Voter Turnout
The solution for the nation’s chronic low voter turnout has to take into account leading barriers to voting
California County Felons Voting in Next Elections
To speed their transition back into society, thousands of California county felons voting from now on
The Experience of Two States That Allow in Prison Voting
The rehabilitation of criminals and encouraging them to rejoin society is good reason to support prison voting
Virginia Governor Pushes Bid to Restore Felon Voting Rights
Governor Terry McAuliffe making progress in plan restore felon voting rights in state of Virginia
Possible Breakthrough Towards Allowing California Felon Vote
Governor sent bill that would permit California felon vote but still comply with state Constitutional limitations