Im a felon can i vote

You still have the right to vote unless you were convicted of one of the following crimes:. Download a summary handout regarding eligibility to vote after a felony conviction. Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett. Skip to main content. Those convicted of other offenses have their voting rights automatically restored upon completion of their sentences including parole and probation.

This change is subject to ongoing litigation. In December , Governor Beshear signed an executive order restoring the right to vote for more than , Kentuckians who have completed their sentences for nonviolent felonies other than treason or election bribery related convictions. Those not meeting these criteria, or convicted of federal felonies, or felonies in other states, may still petition for restoration from the Governor.

Beginning in , then-Governor McAuliffe has processed individual restorations on a monthly basis, automatically restoring voting rights to those convicted of felonies who have completed their sentences. The current Governor has continued this practice. People in prison cannot vote. Felony Disenfranchisement Laws Map. Click any highlighted state to learn more. Map Data: Show map data Scroll for details on each state. Iowa Some people with felony convictions cannot vote.

Wyoming Some people with felony convictions cannot vote. All others convicted of felonies cannot vote unless pardoned. Washington State People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence. People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence.

New York People in prison and on parole cannot vote. In , Governor Cuomo issued an executive order to restore voting rights to those on parole. Colorado People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote. Maine Everyone has the right to vote. You consent to the use of cookies if you use this website. Continue Our online privacy policy.

The Alabama Constitution states that "No person convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude, or who is mentally incompetent, shall be qualified to vote until restoration of civil and political rights or removal of disability" Ala. Before there was no comprehensive list of felonies that involve moral turpitude which would disqualify a person from voting.

In , HB defined which crimes fit this category Ala. A conviction for a felony suspends the rights of the person to vote A. First-time offenders have rights restored upon completion of probation and payment of any fine or restitution A. A person who has been convicted of two or more felonies may have civil rights restored by the judge who discharges him at the end of the term of probation or by applying to the court for restoration of rights A. People who are convicted of disqualifying felonies murder, bribery, sexual offenses are permanently disenfranchised.

Those disqualified as a voter because of another type of felony shall have the disqualification removed upon being pardoned or after the expiration of the sentence, whichever comes first Del. In HB 10 Delaware removed its five-year waiting period, allowing those convicted of non-disqualifying offenses to vote upon completion of sentence and supervision.

Felons must have completed all terms of sentence, which includes probation and parole, and must pay any oustanding fines or fees before they can get their voting rights restored Flor.

Voting rights are automatically restored two years after the completion of all supervised release except if convicted of treason. Visit the Nebraska Secretary of State website for more information. Any person on parole or probation can vote.

As of March , the law changed to restore all voting rights to people with a felony or convicted of any crime upon release from prison. People on parole or probation are now able to register and vote. On May 4, , Governor Cuomo signed legislation automatically restoring voting rights for all New Yorkers who are not in prison.

The right to vote is automatically restored for all persons upon release from prison. People on parole or probation can register and vote. Ex-offenders should register to vote. Once eligble, the person must re-register to have voting rights completely restored.

Individuals convicted of a felony are ineligible to vote while in prison, on probation, or on parole. Individuals convicted of a felony since —except for some felonies such as murder, rape, treason, and voter fraud—may apply to the Board of Probation and Parole to have their voting rights restored once their sentence is completed.

People convicted of a felony between Jan. People convicted before January are barred from voting only if convicted of a specific list of crimes listed on this fact sheet. By the Executive order of the Governor on March 16, , eligible voters are no longer barred from voting after prison while on probation or parole.

Voting rights are automatically restored upon release from prison on a rolling basis by the Governor. Individuals convicted of a felony are ineligible to vote while in prison or on parole, or on probation. However, if you were convicted of a felony in another state or by a federal court , you can register and vote if you are not currently in prison for the same crime. Special Update : On Washington enacted a new law that will automatically restore the right to vote on release from prison for all persons starting in Individuals convicted in Wyoming of a non-violent felony since January automatically have their rights restored after prison.

Those convicted on a non-violent felony before or in another state can apply to the Wyoming Board of Parole to have their rights restored. All others must apply to the Governor for either a pardon or a restoration of rights after completing their sentence including probation and parole.

Voting Rights for People with a Felony Conviction. Alaska Individuals convicted of certain types of certain felonies — Arson 1st or 2nd Degree , Assault 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Degree , Bribery, or Burglary 1st or 2nd Degree are ineligible to vote while in prison, on parole, or on probation.

Arizona Individuals convicted of a felony are ineligible to vote while in prison, on parole, or on probation. Arkansas Individuals convicted of a felony are ineligible to vote while in prison, on parole, or on probation. California As of, , individuals convicted of a felony are ineligible to vote only while in prison. Colorado The right to register and vote is automatically restored upon release from prison. Connecticut As of June 24, , voting rights for people with felony convictions are now automatically restored upon release from prison.

Delaware Individuals convicted of a felony are ineligible to vote while in prison or on parole, probation, work release, early release, supervised custody, or any form of community supervision.

District of Columbia As of July , the right to register and vote is not denied or taken away from any Washington D. Florida Individuals convicted of a felony now regain their right to vote upon completion of all the terms of their sentence — including prison, parole, probation, and repayment of restitution or fines.