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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.

The States Working To Expand Felon Voting Rights

April 13, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The States Working To Expand Felon Voting Rights

Bills expanding voting rights have been introduced in many states to tackle felon disenfranchisement which mostly affects blacks.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, Felon Voting, Voter Access

Washington Governor Restores Voting Rights For Parolees 

April 9, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Washington Governor Restores Voting Rights For Parolees 

Gov. Jay Inslee signed bill Wednesday restoring voting rights for Washington state parolees as soon as they are come out of jail.

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

Iowa Considers Bill Providing Felons Path To Restoring Voting Rights

March 16, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Iowa Considers Bill Providing Felons Path To Restoring Voting Rights

If a March 11 bill becomes law, people with felony convictions in Iowa with commuted terms will be able to vote again automatically.

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

New Report Outlines Mississippi Voting Barriers Faced After Prison

March 10, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

New Report Outlines Mississippi Voting Barriers Faced After Prison

New report shows Mississippians who complete their jail terms should have a straightforward path to regaining their voting rights.

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

Connecticut Pushing To Restore Voting Rights For People On Parole

March 5, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Virginia Rolls Back Voting Rights For Ex-Felons

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

February 25, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

February 14, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

February 10, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

February 5, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

January 31, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Arizona Ballot Measure To Require Disclosur

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

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