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Copyright© 2004 Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. Materials developed by Grassroots Solutions and the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits solely for the Minnesota Participation Project.Permission is granted to duplicate and distribute only as presented here. Minnesota Participation Project: Registering Ex-Felons to Vote. When a person is convicted of a felony they lose their civil rights. What many people don't know is that as soon as they complete their sentence, including probation, their civil rights are reinstated. This issue is an important one, we ask that you take this information and spread it far and wide to anyone who may be interested. · Minnesota statute says that a convicted felon loses his or her civil rights, including the right to vote. It also stipulates that a felon's civil rights are automatically reinstated when he or she completes their sentence. Completing a sentence means that they have completed all parole, probation, and any other terms of their sentence. This is also known as being "off-paper". Once a person completes their sentence they have the right to vote. See Minnesota statute 609.165 for more details. · An ex-felon can register to vote at anytime, including using same day registration. When they go to the polls, there may or may not be the word "challenged" next to their name on the voter rolls. If they are challenged, they should speak to the head elections judge. The judge may ask some questions, and then will have the person take a brief oath assuring the judge that they have the right to vote. Once they have taken the oath they are allowed to vote. See Minnesota statute 204C.12 for more details. · A document sent to an ex- felon notifying them that their civil rights have been reinstated may speed up the process, but this IS NOT REQUIRED. · If a person is at all unsure whether or not they have completed their sentence they should check with their parole officer or the county. It is a felony if they register to vote before they have completed their sentence and probation and their civil rights have been reinstated. · If they have completed their sentence they should register and vote!
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Can felons vote in elections?
In the United States, the rules about felons voting vary by state. Some states allow felons to vote after they have completed their sentence, while others do not allow felons to vote at all. It is important to check the specific laws in your state to determine if felons are eligible to vote in elections.
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 felons in Illinois vote?
Yes, felons in Illinois can vote after completing their sentence and being released from prison.
Can felons vote in Illinois?
Yes, felons in Illinois can vote after completing their sentence and being released from prison.
Can felons vote in Maine?
Yes, felons in Maine can vote after they have completed their sentence, including probation and parole.
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 !
In which states can felons vote?
Felony voting laws vary by state. In some states, felons can vote while in others they cannot. It is important to check the specific laws in each state to determine if felons are eligible to vote.
No states allow who to vote?
felons
Can felons vote in America?
In America, the laws regarding felons' voting rights vary by state. Some states allow felons to vote after completing their sentence, while others permanently restrict their voting rights. It is important to check the specific laws in your state to determine if felons can vote.
Can a Va felon vote in a state that allows felons to vote?
You can only vote in your state (and district) of residence.
Were Barack's family allowed to vote for him?
Those members of it who were citizens, and weren't felons, were allowed to. (I'm not implying that any of them are felons, just saying that felons aren't allowed to vote; I know some of his family members are not US citizens, so they wouldn't have been allowed to vote either.)
Can felons vote in the US?
In the United States, the laws regarding felons' voting rights vary by state. Some states allow felons to vote after they have completed their sentence, while others permanently disenfranchise them. It is important to check the specific laws in your state to determine the voting rights of felons.
