Democrats are once again trying to remove barriers that prevent formerly incarcerated felons from regaining their right to vote.
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.
Maryland Make Moves Toward Voting Rights for Incarcerated People
Lawmakers and activists are working to make sure that Maryland’s formerly and currently incarcerated individuals can vote.
Officials Lack Transparency in Arizona Jail Voting Procedures
Campaign Legal Center wants to know how many people in Arizona jails are being denied their constitutional right to vote across the state.
Ex-Felon Lawmakers Backing Washington Felon Voting Reforms
Several formerly incarcerated Washington state residents last voiced support for voting rights for people convicted of felonies.
New Push to End Rule Stripping 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.