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Iowa All people with felony convictions are permanently disenfranchised. All people with felony convictions are permanently disenfranchised.

Wyoming Some people with felony convictions cannot vote. First-time felony offenders convicted of non-violent offenses may submit a written request for automatic restoration of voting rights upon completion of sentence, including probation and parole. All others convicted of felonies cannot vote unless pardoned. http://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/felon-voting-rights.aspx

http://ccresourcecenter.org/state-restoration-profiles/wyomingrestoration-of-rights-pardon-expungement-sealing

Washington State People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence. People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence.

New York People in prison and on parole cannot vote. All other people with criminal convictions, including people on probation, can vote. In 2018, Governor Cuomo issued an executive order to restore voting rights to those on parole. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-signs-executive-order-restore-voting-rights-new-yorkers-parole.

Colorado People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote. People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote.

Maine Everyone has the right to vote. Everyone has the right to vote.

Nevada People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote. People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote.

Oregon People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote. People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote.

Montana People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote. People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote.

North Dakota People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote. People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote.

Utah People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote. People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote.

Hawaii People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote. People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote.

Michigan People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote. People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote.

Illinois People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote. People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote.

Indiana People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote. People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote.

Ohio People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote. People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote.

Pennsylvania People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote. People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote.

Maryland People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote. People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote.

New Hampshire People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote. People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote.

Massachusetts People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote. People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote.

Rhode Island People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote. People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote.

Arizona Some people with felony convictions cannot vote. First-time felony offenders (other than firearms-related offenses) have voting rights restored automatically upon completion of sentence, including probation, or an unconditional discharge, and payment of restitutions. Persons previously convicted of another felony, or who have not paid restitution, cannot vote unless their civil rights are restored by the judge who discharges them at the end of the term of probation, or unless they submit a successful petition to a court to restore their rights. http://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/felon-voting-rights.aspx

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Tennessee Some people with felony convictions cannot vote. Those convicted of murder, rape, treason, or voter fraud are permanently disenfranchised, absent a pardon. For those convicted of other felonies, a “certificate of restoration” may be obtained from prison authorities or from the Board of Probation and Parole. Applicants must have paid all court-ordered fines, fees and restitution and, if applicable, must be current in child support payments. http://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/felon-voting-rights.aspx

http://ccresourcecenter.org/state-restoration-profiles/tennessee-restoration-of-rights-pardon-expungement-sealing/

Mississippi Some people with felony convictions cannot vote. Persons convicted of the following felonies cannot vote unless they are pardoned by the governor, or by a two-thirds vote of both houses of the legislature: murder, rape, bribery, theft, arson, obtaining money or goods under false pretense, perjury, forgery, embezzlement or bigamy. http://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/felon-voting-rights.aspx

Alabama Some people with felony convictions cannot vote. All who have committed one of 46 crimes of “moral turpitude” lose their right to vote. Most in these categories can apply for a Certificate of Eligibility to Register to Vote (CERV) through an expedited process, but some will require a full pardon. https://www.aclualabama.org/en/voting-rights-restoration.

Florida Some people with felony convictions cannot vote. Those convicted of murder or a felony sexual offense cannot vote and must still apply to the governor for restoration. Those convicted of other offenses have their voting rights automatically restored upon completion of their sentences (including parole and probation). In 2019, the Governor DeSantis signed a law defining “completion of sentence” to include full payment of restitution and fees. This change is subject to ongoing litigation.

Kentucky All people with felony convictions are permanently disenfranchised. In December 2019, Governor Beshear signed an executive order restoring the right to vote for more than 140,000 Kentuckians who have completed their sentences for nonviolent felonies (other than treason or election bribery related convictions). Those not meeting these criteria, or convicted of federal felonies, or felonies in other states, may still petition for restoration from the Governor. https://governor.ky.gov/attachments/20191212_Executive-Order_2019-003.pdf

Virginia All people with felony convictions are permanently disenfranchised. Beginning in 2016, then-Governor McAuliffe has processed individual restorations on a monthly basis, automatically restoring voting rights to those convicted of felonies who have completed their sentences. The current Governor has continued this practice.

California People in prison and on parole cannot vote. All other people with criminal convictions, including people on probation, can vote. People in prison and on parole cannot vote. All other people with criminal convictions, including people on probation, can vote.

Connecticut People in prison and on parole cannot vote. All other people with criminal convictions, including people on probation, can vote. People in prison and on parole cannot vote. All other people with criminal convictions, including people on probation, can vote.

Vermont Everyone has the right to vote. Everyone has the right to vote.

South Dakota People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence. People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence.

Idaho People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence. People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence.

Nebraska People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence. People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence.

Kansas People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence. People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence.

New Mexico People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence. People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence.

Texas People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence. People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence.

Oklahoma People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence. People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence.

Minnesota People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence. People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence.

Missouri People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence. People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence.

Arkansas People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence. People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence.

Louisiana People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence. People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence.

Alaska People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence. People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence.

Georgia People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence. People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence.

South Carolina People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence. People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence.

North Carolina People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence. People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence.

West Virginia People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence. People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence.

Wisconsin People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence. People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence.

New Jersey People in prison cannot vote. Everyone else can vote. People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence.