State Laws Vary Widely on Voting Rights for Felons

State Laws Vary Widely on Voting Rights for Felons

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Josh and Katy Vander Kamp met in drug rehab. In the seven … A felon in Maine can vote from prison using an absentee ballot, while a felon convicted of the same crime in Florida, the state with the highest percentage of disenfranchised African …
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Many potential voters sidelined over felonies

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Katy and Josh Vander Kamp met in rehab while they both battled drug addiction. They’ve rebuilt their lives for their children but still have challenges. Josh has two … A felon in Maine can vote from prison using an absentee ballot, while a felon …
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Few Felons Regain Right to Vote in Florida

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The 78 felons who regained their rights last year is “not only low — it's shockingly low,” said Mark Schlakman, senior program director for the Center for the Advancement of Human Rights at Florida State University. Schlakman is running as … The St …
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