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Felon Voting Rights for U.S. States
Alabama – Felon voting rights can be restored once the full sentence is complete. This has to be applied for. Those who were convicted of treason and impeachment are ineligible. (Source: Alabama 1975 Section 17-3-31)
Alaska – Voting rights of returning citizens are restored after full sentence is complete. This includes probation, parole, and prison.
Arizona – Automatically restored if there is only have one felony. Rights are restored after finishing all parts of the sentence. This includes probation, parole, and a prison term. (Source: A.R.S. § 13-912) For multiple felonies, a petition to the court must be done. This petition must be done with the court that sentenced the ex-offender. (Source: A.R.S. § 13-905 and A.R.S. § 13-906)
Arkansas – Voting rights for felons are restored after full sentence is complete. This includes probation, parole, and prison.
California – Voting rights are restored after parole is completed and no longer incarcerated.
Colorado – Voting rights are restored after parole is completed and no longer incarcerated.
Connecticut – Voting rights are restored after parole is completed and no longer incarcerated.
District of Columbia – Voting rights are restored after prison term is completed.
Delaware – Voting rights can be restored after everything is completed. This includes parole, probation, and prison term. Delaware recently removed the 5 year waiting period. (Source: 146th General Assembly – House Bill 9)
Florida -Must apply for clemency. A person must also wait 5 or 7 years. The amount of time depends a few things. For more info please read through the source provided. (Source: Wikipedia)
Georgia – Felon voting rights are restored after full sentence is complete. This includes probation, parole, and prison.
Hawaii – Voting rights are restored after prison term is completed.
Idaho – An ex-offender’s right to vote is restored after full sentence is complete. This includes probation, parole, and prison.
Illinois – Voting rights are restored after prison term is completed.
Indiana – Voting rights are restored after prison term is completed.
Iowa – The full sentence must be fulfilled. This includes probation, parole, and prison. All fines and restoration must be paid too. After these requirements are met, a person can then apply for the right to vote. (Source: Executive Order 70)
Kansas – Felon voting rights are restored after full sentence is complete. This includes probation, parole, and prison.
Kentucky – The governor is the only one who can restore voting rights. The ex-offender must complete an application. This can be found here. must be completed. It is up to the governor to accept or deny the application. (Source: KY Constitution Section 145)
Louisiana – Felon voting rights are restored after full sentence is complete. This includes probation, parole, and prison.
Maine – There is no loss of rights. Voting can be done via absentee ballot even while in jail.
Maryland – Returning citizens will have their rights restored after full sentence is complete. This includes probation, parole, and prison.
Massachusetts – Voting rights are restored after prison term is completed.
Michigan – Voting rights are restored after prison term is completed.
Minnesota – Voting rights of the returning citizen are restored after full sentence is complete. This includes probation, parole, and prison.
Mississippi – People with specific crime lose their rights. A list of these crimes is in the source. Please look at Section 241 on that page. ” These people must be pardoned by the governor. People with other crimes do not lose their right. These people can vote even while in jail. (Source: State Constitution: Section 241)
Missouri – The right to vote for ex-offenders is restored after full sentence is complete. This includes probation, parole, and prison.
Montana – Voting rights are restored after prison term is completed.
Nebraska – An ex-offender’s right to vote is restored after full sentence is complete. This includes probation, parole, and prison.
Nevada – Non-violent and first time offenders rights are restored after their sentence is complete. This includes parole, probation, and prison. Others have to submit a petition. (Source: NRS 213.090)
New Hampshire – Voting rights are restored after prison term is completed.
New Jersey – After full sentence is complete, ex-offender’s voting rights are restored. This includes probation, parole, and prison.
New Mexico – Voting rights for ex-offenders are restored after full sentence is complete. This includes probation, parole, and prison.
New York – Voting rights are restored after parole is completed and no longer incarcerated.
North Carolina – Returning citizens voting rights are restored after full sentence is complete. This includes probation, parole, and prison.
North Dakota – Voting rights are restored after prison term is completed.
Ohio – Voting rights are restored after prison term is completed.
Oklahoma – Felon voting rights are restored after full sentence is complete. This includes probation, parole, and prison.
Oregon – Voting rights are restored after prison term is completed.
Pennsylvania – Voting rights are restored after prison term is completed.
Rhode Island – Voting rights are restored after prison term is completed.
South Carolina – The right to vote is restored after full sentence is complete. This includes probation, parole, and prison.
South Dakota – The right to vote is restored after full sentence is complete. This includes probation, parole, and prison.
Tennessee – If the crime was murder, rape, treason, or voting fraud, the ex-offender must be pardoned. A pardon is the only way for their rights to be restored. For ex-offenders without these crimes, they must complete their sentence. This includes probation, parole, and prison. Also, they must pay any restitution, fines, and child support due. Once done, an ex-offender can get a court order restoring their right. (Source: Public Chapter 860 AND 2-2-139)
Texas – Previously incarcerated individuals have their voting rights restored after full sentence is complete. This includes probation, parole, and prison.
Utah – Voting rights are restored after prison term is completed.
Vermont – There is no loss of rights. Voting can be done via absentee ballot even while in jail.
Virginia – As of April, 22nd 2016 under Governor McAuliffe’s order, ex-offenders who have completed their sentence. This includes prison or jail time, probation, and parole. (Source: Order of the Restoration of Rights.)
Washington – Felon voting rights are restored after full sentence is complete. This includes probation, parole, and prison.
West Virginia – Felon voting rights are restored after full sentence is complete. This includes probation, parole, and prison.
Wisconsin – Voting rights are restored after full sentence is complete. This includes probation, parole, and jail.
Wyoming – Must apply to the governor to have rights restored. This can be done after the sentence is finished. This includes prison, parole, and probation. First time and non-violent offenders must wait 5 years. Restoration is up to the parole board. (Source: Restoration of Civil Rights)