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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.

Voting rights: the Bloomberg plan

by DC Editors - January 13, 2020

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.

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

Restitution of voting rights Gives a voice to felons in more states

by DC Editors - January 3, 2020

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.

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

Kentucky and New Jersey expanded felon voting rights in December

by DC Editors - December 27, 2019

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.

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

Returning Citizens Await Legal Rulings in Florida Voting Rights Case

by Steve Schneider - December 8, 2019

Florida Voting Rights Case

Attorneys for 17 Florida residents argue they can register to vote after they finish their prison sentence, and complete parole or probation. Not so, says the Republican governor.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American State Elections, Felon Voting, Voter Access

Federal Appeals Court in Mississippi Hears Case on Felon Voting Rights

by DC Editors - December 3, 2019

Federal Appeals Court in Mississippi Hears Case on Felon Voting Rights

Tuesday, a Mississippi Federal Appeals Court heard arguments on the constitutionality of state laws that permanently bar certain felons from voting.

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

Felon voting: Voting without paying fines is voter fraud in Florida

by DC Editors - October 8, 2019

Felon voting: Voting without paying fines is voter fraud in Florida

Clifford Tyson’s story tells of the challenges many Americans are facing due to harsh, and in many respects, undemocratic laws on felon voting.

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

Trump Political Kin Don’t Like Liars

by Steve Schneider - September 24, 2019

Trump Political Kin Don't Like Liars

Members of the Florida clan of the Trump political dynasty insist Amendment 4 backers lied to get voters to approve restoring voting rights for many former felons who complete the terms of their sentences.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Felon Voting, Republicans, Voter Access

Florida Not Yet Land of Lincoln for Former Felon Voting Rights

by Steve Schneider - September 13, 2019

Former Felon Voting Rights

Governor signs a 2019 law, which was passed in a party-line vote by the Republican-controlled state Legislature. It requires returning citizens to pay all fees, fines and restitution ordered by a judge before they can register to vote. 

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American State Elections, Felon Voting, Voter Access

Democratic Primaries: Seven Questions for the Presidential Hopefuls

by DC Editors - September 12, 2019

Democratic Primaries: Seven Questions for the Presidential Hopefuls

The Democratic primary debates are set to have presidential hopefuls pitching their vision to American voters. Here are seven questions they should answer.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Democrats, Felon Voting, Political Debates, Redistricting, Supreme Court, Voter ID, Voter Registration, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act

Event: The Road to Re-Enfranchisement: Advancing Rights Restoration

by DC Editors - September 11, 2019

The Road to Re-Enfranchisement: Advancing Rights Restoration

Criminal disenfranchisement laws strip voting rights from people with past criminal convictions, excluding millions of Americans from democratic process.

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

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