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It depends on the country and their specific laws and regulations. Some democratic societies allow felons to vote, while others do not. In general, the decision may vary based on the severity of the crimes committed and the individual's status, such as whether they are serving time in prison or have completed their sentence.
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No states allow who to vote?
felons
Can you vote if incarcerated in prison?
Maine and Vermont are the only states that allow convicted felons to vote while in prison. (by absentee ballot) Other states allow convicted felons to vote after they served their terms and in some states they lose their right to vote permanently.
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.
How many convicted felons are in the US congress?
There are no convicted felons in congress. Felons can’t vote let alone run for office.
What disqualifies you from voting?
Individuals under the age of 18 are disqualified from voting. In some states felons are disqualified from voting however other states allow felons to vote after their sentence is served.
Can a convicted felon vote in Massachusetts?
Yes. Many felons in Massachusetts think they've permanently lost the right to vote and much of that misconception was created in the year 2000, when a successful ballot question removed the right to vote for convicted felons while they were serving their time. But as soon as a person is released, his or her right to vote is restored.
What are the Illinois laws for convicted felons to vote?
yes convicts are allowed the vote in the state of Illinois upon release from prison !
Can a Va felon vote in a state that allows felons to vote?
You can only vote in your state (and district) of residence.
Do juveniles adjudicated to adult court have the right to vote?
Not until they are 18, and many states do not allow convicted felons to vote, therefore if the juvenile was tried as an adult in a felony case, he or she might not be able to vote even after turning 18.
Can those with felony convictions vote?
States that revoke all voting rights of the convicted for life:VirginaStates that permit currently incarcerated felons to vote:MaineVermontEighteen states allow people with felony convictions to vote upon completion of all supervised release.Sixteen states allow people with felony convictions to vote upon completion of parole.Thirteen states and the District of Columbia allow people with felony convictions to vote upon release from prison, regardless of whether they are on parole or not.
If you file Bankruptcy can you still vote?
In the United States bankruptcy has nothing to do with voting. Only a felony or being in prison or jail prevents you from voting. One state may allow felons in prison to vote.
Do all human beings have the right to vote?
What - All.... including new-born babies? Nah, no country does that. As this is categorised under US, I'll just mention that Wikipedia points out that the US is more severe than many countries when it comes to 'felons'..... Quote:... "Felon voting rights is a state issue, so the laws are different from state to state. Some states allow only individuals on probation and ex-felons to vote. Others allow individuals on parole, probation and ex-felons to vote. As of July 2007, only Maine and Vermont allow incarcerated individuals to vote. Fourteen states, eleven of them in the South, ban anyone with a felony conviction from voting for life, even after the person has served the sentence. According to the Sentencing Project 5.3 million Americans are denied the right to vote because of a felony conviction. The number of people disenfranchised amounts to approximately 2.42% of the otherwise-eligible voting population. This is in sharp contrast to European nations, which allow ex-felons to vote after serving sentences and in some cases allow prisoners to vote. Prisoners have been allowed to vote in Canada since 2002." end quote.
