Legislature is taking dramatic steps to block Virginia felon vote changes by State Governor
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.
Recriminations Follow Felon’s Campaign to Win School Board Race
Local official express regret after allowing convicted felon’s campaign to win a seat on the school board
Is Virginia’s Focus on Felon Voter Enfranchisement Well Placed?
Abundance of problems that threaten election integrity put Virginia’s push for felon voter enfranchisement in question
Progress in Virginia’s Piecemeal Plan to Ensure Felon Voting Rights
After court blocked a wider effort, Virginia Governor moves to ensure felon voting rights for 13,000
A Combination of Migration and Election Reform Help Clinton
Swing states analysts think influx of Puerto Ricans and felon voting election reform help Democrats
Actress Keke Palmer Joins Hip-Hop Themed Voter Turnout Campaign
Actress, singer, and television host Keke Palmer joining the Hip Hop Caucus campaign to boost voter engagement
How a Felon Made it on the Ballot in NJ Town Election
According to NJ town election law the felon would be disqualified if he won the vote but has right to appear on ballot
Lawsuit Could Block Virginia Felon Voting Reforms
Governor’s push to secure Virginia felon voting reforms will be weighed by state Supreme Court
Proposal For California Felon Voting Reform Advances
The only states now that let felons vote while they are incarcerated are Maine and Vermont but California felon voting may come
Proposed Census Rule is Threat to Accurate Redistricting
Any attempt at an accurate redistricting process nationwide needs to take felon voters into account