Several States Change Felony Voting Rules Ahead of Midterms
At least eight states changed restoration rules this year, and Virginia voters will decide whether rights return automatically after release.
- At least eight states enacted legislation this year addressing voting rights for people with felony convictions, with changes affecting voter registration and restoration processes in next week's elections.
- Currently, 23 states automatically restore voting rights upon release from incarceration, while 15 require completion of additional conditions like probation or parole, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
- Tennessee, Missouri, Idaho, Oklahoma, and Alabama updated requirements this year, with Tennessee mandating 12 months of child support compliance and Idaho restricting voting for out-of-state treason convictions.
- Virginia voters will decide on Tuesday whether to approve a constitutional amendment to automatically restore voting rights upon release from incarceration, following legislative approval earlier this year.
- Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore signed a measure requiring state corrections officials by Jan. 1, 2028, to provide monthly information to election officials to automatically restore voter registrations.
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The Gilmer MirrorSome voters with felony convictions face new rules for the midterms
Altogether, at least eight states — Alabama, Delaware, Idaho, Maryland, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Virginia — advanced or enacted legislation addressing voting rights for people with felony convictions or people who are incarcerated.
A wave of new laws is reshaping voting rights for people with felony convictions
A half-dozen states enacted laws this year changing voting rules for people with felony convictions, including when their rights can be restored and how they can register to vote — affecting voters in next week’s elections. A couple other states advanced measures that will affect such voters in future elections. And Virginia voters will decide on Tuesday whether to approve a measure advanced by the legislature to automatically restore such right…
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Voters with felony convictions face new rules in several states
A half-dozen states enacted laws this year changing voting rules for people with felony convictions, including when their rights can be restored and how they can register to vote — affecting voters in next week’s elections.
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