Advocates who successfully campaigned for a referendum restoring voting rights to Florida’s felons have launched a fund to help pay outstanding fees.
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.
Florida Governor Introduces A Poll Tax, Curtailing Popular Will
On November 6, 2018, nearly 65 percent of Florida voters resoundingly approved Amendment 4, restoring voting rights to over a million of citizens.
Georgia Lawmakers Considering Allowing Nonviolent Felons To Vote
Georgia lawmakers are looking into the possibility of allowing some non-violent felony offenders to vote, reviewing “reintegrating persons into society”.
Towards Voting Rights For Former Prisoners And Parolees In California
Former state and federal prisoners, including those on parole, would have the right to vote in California, approved by an Assembly committee.
Last-Minute Amendment Makes Florida Felon Voting Records Confidential
Last-minute insertion into a bill passed with overwhelming support on final day of Florida’s legislative session keep felon voting records confidential.
National Urban League Focusing on Minority Voting in 2020
Voter suppression and Russian interference are some of the greatest barriers to minority voting in 2020, the National Urban League said.
Showing The Limits Of Florida’s New Voting Rights Amendment
Florida used to have the nation’s strictest disenfranchisement law for people convicted of crimes classified as felonies.
75% of Americans Against Letting Every US Prisoner Vote
Only 15% of respondents said all prisoners — regardless of their crimes — should keep their voting rights while behind bars.
2020 Democrats Confronting Debate Over Letting Felons Vote
2020 Democrats confronting debate over letting felons vote even notorious ones like Boston Marathon bomber, should be able to win back their right to vote.
Florida House Advances Bill To Narrow Voting Rights For Felons
Whether felons completed time behind bars or probation should have their voting rights restored if they haven’t paid off all their financial obligations .