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  • “Locked Out 2022” by The Sentencing Project

    “Locked Out 2022” by The Sentencing Project

    The report “Locked Out 2022” by The Sentencing Project estimates that 4.4 million Americans are barred from voting due to felony convictions, affecting 2% of the voting-age population. This disenfranchisement disproportionately impacts African Americans, with one in 19 of voting age unable to vote, a rate 3.5 times higher than non-African Americans. Despite some reforms,…

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  • Almost all United States citizens who are not minors are eligible to vote.

    Almost all United States citizens who are not minors are eligible to vote.

    Almost all United States citizens who are not minors are eligible to vote. One notable exception is when a person has a felony conviction. Despite what many people think, there are no federal laws in place that regulate felon voting. Thus, until Congress passes a law to that effect, states must determine felon voting rights…

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  • The Shop is Open!

    The Shop is Open!

    Welcome to ExCons-4-Trump. We’re here to bring you the message behind #ExCons4Trump and why we support one candidate over the other. Stay tuned, we’ll have merchandise to help spread the message and posts on why we, as excons, support Trump. Stay tuned!

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  • State Felon Voting Laws & Policies

    State Felon Voting Laws & Policies

    Some states have laws on the books that contradict current state policy as enacted by the current governor. Here we have tried to list the current policy as it impacts those with felony convictions. Please note the last updated date on this page and consult your state government if you have any questions.

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