An executive order restores voting rights to tens of thousands of New Yorkers previously disenfranchised
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.
New York parolees win voting rights after long battle
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that all state parolees, more than 35,000 people, will regain the right to vote
Federal judge orders state of Florida to restore felons’ voting rights
Federal judge ordered Florida to ignore a 150-year-old law and immediately restore voting rights to convicted felons
New Jersey’s felon voters still await a savior
in New Jersey, African-Americans comprise 15 percent of the population, yet are 50 percent of the disenfranchised
Felon voting ban may be overturned in New Jersey
Law prevents individuals convicted of a serious crime from voting – even after they’ve done their time
N.J. could move to allow inmates to vote from prison
State lawmakers on Monday announced legislation that would return voting rights to nearly 100,000 people
Governor and courts battle over Florida felon voting reforms
Proposal would make restoration of the right to vote automatic upon completion of sentence for certain ex-felons
Florida’s History of Systemic Racism Was Key to Felon Vote Case
A federal judge just struck down Florida’s scheme for disenfranchising convicted felons
Florida Could Give 1 in 4 of Nation’s Felons the Vote
Florida voters will decide next fall whether about 1.5 million felons will regain the right to vote
Florida Felons Could Get Back Their Right to Vote
Floridians in November will have a chance to decide whether felons should have the right to vote in their state