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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.

Connecticut Pushing To Restore Voting Rights For People On Parole

by DC Editors - March 5, 2021

Connecticut Pushing To Restore Voting Rights For People On Parole

In addition to citizens on probation, advocates now want Connecticut legislators to extend voting rights to people on parole as well.

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

Washington to Restore Voting Rights to People on Probation and Parole

by DC Editors - February 25, 2021

Washington to Restore Voting Rights to People on Probation and Parole

Washington State House voted to restore voting rights to thousands with past criminal convictions who are on probation and parole.

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

Florida sued for violating the 19th Amendment

by DC Editors - February 14, 2021

Florida sued for violating the 19th Amendment

Florida voted to restore the right to vote of convicts but in 2019 Gov. DeSantis signed a bill into law disenfranchising thousands of felons.

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

Bill Aims at Restoring New Mexico Felon Voting Rights

by DC Editors - February 10, 2021

New Mexico Felon Voting Rights

Democrats are once again trying to remove barriers that prevent formerly incarcerated felons from regaining their right to vote.

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

Maryland Make Moves Toward Voting Rights for Incarcerated People

by DC Editors - February 5, 2021

Voting Rights for Incarcerated People

Lawmakers and activists are working to make sure that Maryland’s formerly and currently incarcerated individuals can vote.

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

Officials Lack Transparency in Arizona Jail Voting Procedures

by DC Editors - January 31, 2021

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.

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

Ex-Felon Lawmakers Backing Washington Felon Voting Reforms

by DC Editors - January 27, 2021

Washington Felon Voting

Several formerly incarcerated Washington state residents last voiced support for voting rights for people convicted of felonies.

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

New Push to End Rule Stripping Virginia Felon Voting Rights

by DC Editors - January 14, 2021

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

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

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

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