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Yes, but not forever. Each US state has different rules and regulations for regaining the right to vote. Some do that automatically after the full term has been served (incuding any parole time) and others make the convicted felon jump through hoops with filing applications and other paperwork.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoThis is a real easy answer. Have you herd the term no taxation without representation. If a ex felon does not have the right to vote said person is denied government representation. By law this person if not allowed to vote cannot be taxed. On the same note I believe ex cons should be exempt from military draft and conscription.
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∙ 14y agofalse
ADDED: (in the US) If you are convicted of a FELONY crime in the US, in certain states you lose the right to vote, along with several other important privileges granted to regular citizens.
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∙ 15y agoConvicted felons have NEVER had a 'right' to vote.
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∙ 11y agoBecause he lost that right when he violated the law. Someone who violates a law should not be able to have a say in which laws are passed.
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∙ 12y agoThey go to jail.
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Can a felon vote in Florida?
No
Can a felon on probation in ny vote?
i want to register to vote can i as an convicted felon in new york
Can a felon vote in Massachusetts?
As of July 2014, a convicted felon can not vote in the state of Massachusetts. There are 13 other states that don't allow convicted felons to date.
Can you vote if you have a warrent?
In the US, yes, unless you are a convicted felon you retain the right to vote.
Can a convicted felon vote in Wa state for President?
No, a convicted felon loses his rights to vote, hold office, own a fire arm and consort with other convicted felons.
Can a felon vote in Arkansas?
Yes..If they have only one felony..Two you can not.
Can a felon vote even they are not on probation or in jail?
Not automatically. In many states a convicted felon loses their right to vote, however in others, they may petition to have that tright resoted to them. You will have to check the statutes of your own state.
Can a convicted felon vote in Kansas?
yes felons can vote in kansas after their parole is over.you can also run for office as well.
Can a ex felon vote for the presidential election?
That depends on the rules in the state where you live.
Who will rent to a felon?
Try a place that does not assess a background check. Look under local/private listings. Try not to be a felon in the future.
Can convicted felons vote in Oregon?
Oregon law allows a convicted felon to vote if they are on probation on election day, however if they are in prision on election day, they are not allowed to vote.
Where can an ex felon get a driving job?
You are never an ex felon, once a felon always a felon...While this is true, it's irrelevant to the question. You can try Carolina Cargo.
