Can a convicted felon vote in a federal election?

Question

Can a convicted felon vote in a federal election?

Answer 1

No, a felony conviction deprives one of the right to vote.

Answer 2

nope and no way.... they lost that right when they chose to do the crime..if they chose to kill? i would say NO!! if they chose to rape? i would say NO!!! if they chose to commit crimes against children? i would say NO!!!...i would hope that they never get to vote... it is a freedom of rights.. they chose to disobey the laws so they should never have that right again..a felony is a Federal offense..

Answer 3

WHY NOT WAIT 'TILL BUSH AND CHANEY GO TO THE SLAMMER AND ASK THEM

Answer 4

no they cant vote in any election

Answer 5

In the United States, that's a state rights issue.  Each state has its own rules.  

In my state, once a person has served his time and is no longer under state supervision (not on probation or parole), that person's right to vote is restored.  Many states forever deny their citizens the right to vote after being convicted of a felony.

Many states forever deny ex-felons the right to vote.  In the nation with the largest percentage of jailed citizens (2,000,000 in prison now in the USA), denying those people a voice seems to help allow the current government to break Constitutional law, lie to maintain an unpopular war, and do a whole host of things that most people think is wrong.  The politicians create law to jail their opposition, which denies their right to vote and then they claim to be a part of the greatest democracy on the planet.

Our politicians have stolen the rights of the citizens that they claim to serve and the silent majority are slowly losing every important right granted by the constitution.  Stand up and vote or you will allow, and accept what this nation has now become.

Answer 6

The ability to vote or not vote is a state right; some felons have served all of their time, plus all of their parole, and because of their exemplary behavior have had their records expunged.  In my opinion, a person who has more than served their time and proved their worthiness deserves a second chance.

SADLY, not the opinion supported by the evilest organization on the face of the earth, The CALIFORNIA PRISON GUARDS UNION, and all of their paid mouthpieces in Sacramento California, legislators and GOVERNOR included.

The only thing this lower than slime scum want is a continual revolving door to keep their jobs and lucrative salaries and perks.   They care nothing for the families they have destroyed.  In fact, the PGU and the Tate organization which supports them, have destroyed more decent families than anyone every touched of theirs.

and that, my friend is THE TRUTH.  Speaking Truth to Power.  The ONLY thing to be proud of in life.

Answer 7

No. They lose their right to vote.

Answer 8

When the Constitution was first ratified the answer was no. A convicted felon could not vote, join the militia, own a gun, or own certain kinds of business. That has changed a great deal over the last two centuries. Now in most states they can do everything listed above except own a gun.

Answer 9

No and it is not a right as it can be taken away, a right is something inherant and natural. Voting is the opposite of a right, it is a previalage as it is something that sets you apart and puts you on a higher plane even if it is just a little bit higher and above a few people.

Answer 10

yes

Answer 11

Nope they lost that right.

Answer 12

Once you are convicted of a felony or greater charge, you loose your right to vote permanently.

Answer 13

The answer is no.

Answer 14

No they can't but I am all for them getting that right restored under certain circumstances under the law.

Answer 15

hhhmmm, i guess thats why candidates never campaign in prisons