Missouri GOP lawmaker invokes Trump in bill to allow felons to run for office

Republican Bill Inspired by Trump Would Let Convicted Felons Run for Public Office in Missouri

The "Donald J. Trump Election Qualification Act" was inspired by the president-elect and would allow convicted felons to run for public office.

Proposed ‘Trump’ law seeks to allow felons to run for office in Missouri

A Missouri representative is proposing a repeal of a state law that currently prevents citizens with a felony history from running for a state office.

Proposed 'Trump' law seeks to allow felons to run for office in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KTVI) – A Missouri representative is proposing a repeal of a state law that currently prevents citizens with a felony history from running for a local and state office. Republican Rep. Michael Davis of Belton, a suburb of Kansas City, pre-filed House Bill 318 on Dec. 3. The bill, named the "Donald J. Trump Election Qualification Act," would make it possible for those who have been guilty of a felony charge to run in a Missou…

Missouri introduces ‘Donald Trump’ bill that makes it legal for people with felonies to run for office

New legislation would repeal a 2015 law that prevents those who were found guilty or pleaded guilty to a felony from running for local or statewide office

Proposed ‘Trump’ law to allow felons to run for office in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A Missouri representative is proposing a repeal of a state law that currently prevents citizens with a felony history from running for a local and state office. Republican Representative Michael Davis of Belton, a suburb of Kansas City, prefiled House Bill 318 on Dec. 3. The bill, named the "Donald J. Trump Election Qualification Act," would grant the possibility of those who have been guilty of a felony charge to run in …

Missouri Republican invokes Trump in bill to allow felons to run for office

A Republican state representative thinks Missouri should follow the example set by the GOP nationally and allow people convicted of felonies to be candidates for office. State Rep. Michael Davis of Belton prefiled a bill for the 2025 legislative session that he has named the “Donald J. Trump Election Qualification Act.” The bill would repeal the state’s ban on felons seeking office and allow it “if otherwise qualified.” “I think it’ll draw som…