As we look for every vote, there may bemore votes among released felons in our community than we realize. Rather than cast a negative pale on these citizens, there are opportunities for many of them to cast their votes and let their voices be heard. We should not overlook this opportunity to invite participation in this election as a part of our community outreach.
Each state has different requirements, and I have attached a report with the details. Don't overlook this segment of your community. Every voice, and every vote counts.
State | Inmates, parolees, probationers, and ex-felons barred (14 states) | Inmates, parolees, and probationers barred Felons vote upon completion of all supervised release. (16 states) | Inmates and parolees barred Felons vote upon completion of parole. (5 states) | Inmates barred Felons vote upon release from prison. (13 states) | No restrictions Felons may vote from prison. (2 states) |
A | B | C | D | E | F |
1. Alabama | X |
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2. Alaska |
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3. Arizona | X |
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4. Arkansas |
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5. California |
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| X |
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6. Colorado |
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| X |
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7. Connecticut |
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| X |
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8. Delaware | X |
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9. Florida | X |
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10. Georgia |
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11. Hawaii |
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| X |
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12. Idaho |
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13. Illinois |
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| X |
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14. Indiana |
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| X |
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15. Iowa | X |
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16. Kansas |
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17. Kentucky | X |
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18. Louisiana |
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19. Maine |
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| X |
20. Maryland | X |
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21. Massachusetts |
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| X |
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22. Michigan |
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| X |
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23. Minnesota |
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24. Mississippi | X |
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25. Missouri |
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26. Montana |
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| X |
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27. Nebraska | X |
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28. Nevada | X |
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29. New Hampshire |
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| X |
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30. New Jersey |
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31. New Mexico |
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32. New York |
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| X |
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33. North Carolina |
| X |
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34. North Dakota |
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| X |
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35. Ohio |
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| X |
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36. Oklahoma |
| X |
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37. Oregon |
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| X |
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38. Pennsylvania |
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| X |
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39. Rhode Island |
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| X |
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40. South Carolina |
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41. South Dakota |
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42. Tennessee | X |
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43. Texas |
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44. Utah |
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| X |
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45. Vermont |
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| X |
46. Virginia | X |
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47. Washington | X |
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48. West Virginia |
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49. Wisconsin |
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50. Wyoming | X |
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Review the rules in your state and make sure that we leave not votes behind.
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