Kentucky Gov. Plans To Restore Voting Rights To Some Felons

The transcript discusses the restoration of voting rights to over 100,000 people with felony convictions in Kentucky. Governor Beshear's executive order aims to reinstate a previous order by his father, Steve Beshear, which was suspended by Matt Bevin. The order originally applied to non-violent offenders who had completed their sentences. Kentucky and Iowa are the only states that do not allow some felons to vote, with approximately 312,000 disenfranchised individuals in Kentucky, equating to 1 in 11 residents.

What action did Matt Bevin take regarding the voting rights restoration order?

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How does Kentucky's voting rights situation compare to that of Iowa?

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