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No. They must have their civil rights restored by court action. This is available in only certain states and you must check YOUR individual state (the one in which you were convicted) to be certain that this privilege is offered - and then - petition the ocurt for their restoration.
What else can I help you with?
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.
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.
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 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.
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 Va felon vote in a state that allows felons to vote?
You can only vote in your state (and district) of residence.
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 has voting been limited?
Well for starters many convicted felons can't vote.
Why is there a two year wait to vote after a felony sentence is complete in Texas?
In many states convicted felons NEVER recover their right to vote. If you can't do the time - don't do the crime!
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 convicted felons vote in georgia?
A convicted felon can vote in Georgia if his or her rights have been restored by the court system. Part of the punishment issued when a person commits a felony is the removal of the right to vote.
